Arham Ahmed is a junior at Columbia University’s School of General Studies majoring in Political Science. On campus, she works at Columbia’s Office of the Registrar and mentors students in political theory and international affairs through Curious Cardinals. Her research interests include international security, surveillance technology policy, and sustainable development, and her coursework has examined topics ranging from the surveillance-industrial complex to Hollywood’s role in shaping American hegemony and public perceptions of military power, the latter explored during her studies at Tokyo International University. In Chittagong, Bangladesh, she founded the Chittagong Rohingya Initiative, organizing outreach and crowdfunding for Rohingya refugees, and dedicated over 300 hours teaching disadvantaged children mathematics, science, and English. She also interned at a garment manufacturing facility, where she analyzed sustainable production practices in Bangladesh’s leading export industry. After graduation, Arham plans to attend law school and pursue a career integrating her interests in national security law and technology policy.