Abraham Dian Nikita Sitorus

Nikita was born in Jakarta but spent much of his upbringing moving between Indonesia, China, Brazil, and East Timor as the son of a career diplomat. Growing up across continents and seeing his father's dedication to public service set him on a path toward diplomacy. He studied political science at the University of Indonesia, focusing on comparative politics, and interned for a Member of Parliament working on trade and industrial policy. After graduating, he joined Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he worked on Indonesia's European Union (EU) portfolio, managing day-to-day relations including political and economic cooperation, trade disputes, and negotiations. Working on the Indonesia-EU trade agreement showed him that diplomats don't just shape international partnerships; they also steer critical conversations about domestic economic and development policy. At Princeton, Nikita hopes to deepen his expertise in international political economy and contribute to global development strategies that reflect the priorities of emerging economies. After SPIA, he plans to continue serving as a career diplomat for Indonesia, representing his country abroad and helping shape its global political and economic strategy. Outside of work, he plays soccer whenever he gets the chance and is an avid scuba diver.