Zacharia Nasr

I am an International Affairs graduate with a regional emphasis on North Africa and the Middle East, and a minor in Political Science. My academic experience and project work focus on geopolitical risk analysis, conflict prevention and peacebuilding, and strategic security policy. Through research-driven coursework and project-based work, I have conducted assessments on topics such as China’s strategic influence in Iran, peacekeeping and post-conflict situations in Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as community-level humanitarian engagement. I am extremely passionate about applying my knowledge of international relations and political science to real-world policy and security challenges, with a focus on risk analysis, conflict mitigation, and global strategic planning.

• January - May 2025 | Post-Cold War Risk Analysis China’s Strategic Alliance with Iran Project, Conducted a geopolitical risk analysis of China’s strategic ties with Iran, Analyzed investment, infrastructure, arms, and defense agreements, Evaluated long-term implications of their strategic alliance in regard to the West, Investigated and reported on China’s role in undermining U.S. sanctions.