Projects & Publications
Dissertation:
"The Microfoundations of U.S. and Chinese Public Diplomacy," a book-length project focused on the theory of state outreach to foreign publics (in progress)
Selected Academic Projects:
“Teargas and Selfie Cams: Foreign Protests and Media in the Digital Age,” with Ze Fu and Dominika Kruszewska-Eduardo, 2021.
Journal of Experimental Political Science. [Paper] [Appendix]
“Intervening Variables: Race, Ethnicity, and Preferences for the Use of Force Abroad, ” with Andrew Leber. (R&R)
“News from Afar: Foreign Media and U.S. Public Opinion,” with Joshua Kertzer, Pablo Barberá, Andrew Guess, Simon Munzert, and JungHwan Yang. Working paper.
“The Sociology of Diplomacy,” with Tyler Jost and Robert Schub.
Policy:
“Can Public Diplomacy Survive Increasing U.S.-China Friction?” (2020) Book chapter in Domestic and International (Dis)Order: A Strategic Response. Aspen Strategy Group, p. 63-68.
Media:
Monkey Cage Analysis, Washington Post, 2020: The State Department labeled China's Confucius programs a bad influence on U.S. students. What's the story?
Opinion, The Root, 2020: A Clapback to Russian Trolls
Opinion, The Diplomat, 2019: Pacific Island Nations Want Partners That Will Help Them Fight Climate Change
Opinion, Geopolitical Monitor, 2019: Cambodia and Other Southeast Asian Nations Shouldn't Be Stuck with Western Trash
Opinion, Charged Affairs, 2019: For the Chinese, Trade War Success is a Matter of Pride
Opinion, Geopolitical Monitor, 2019: Huawei's Teachable Moment on Public Diplomacy
Op-Ed, The Plain Dealer (Cleveland), 2017: Make America Great with More Overseas Travel and Study Opportunities for Young People
Blog, The White House, 2011: Memories that Motivate