Annabel Bendavid

Annabel Bendavid is a Cross-Centre Research Intern at the United States Studies Centre.

Before joining the Centre, Annabel worked in digital publishing, community-based political organisations, and the start-up sector.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Advanced Studies in International Relations and American Studies, graduating with First Class Honours from the University of Sydney. Her thesis examined the role of personal relationships in foreign policy decision-making across the Obama and Trump administrations, focusing on the Middle East and populist leadership.

During her studies, Annabel was a Dalyell Scholar and completed an academic exchange at the University of California, Los Angeles.