My name is Emilia Castelao.
I’m a historian at Central European University working towards my PhD in Comparative History. I’m also a photographer, social media manager, and President of the Women in Chess Foundation!
My research focuses on diplomatic history, cultural diplomacy and the relationship between diplomatic institutions, practices, and the public.
I am writing my dissertation on the International Chess Federation and how it transformed from an institution primarily focused on unifying the game of chess to an institution for conducting cultural diplomacy.
