Dr Marta Soprana is a Digital IR Project Associate at LSE IDEAS. Her research interests focus on exploring the relationship between international trade and emerging AI regulation from a legal and policy perspective. A researcher and senior consultant with over 15 years of experience, she previously worked as trade policy advisor for several international organizations – including FAO, ITC, UNCTAD, UNESCAP, World Bank and WTO – and national governments, and supported private firms’ efforts to access and operate in foreign markets.