Leon Cao is a graduate candidate in the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) program, pursuing a concentration in Global Politics and Security and a certificate in Asian Studies. His primary focus areas include Indo-Pacific security, conflict resolution, and China. Leon earned his Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Asian Studies from American University. Before MSFS, Leon interned at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) and other think tanks and nonprofits across DC.