The Team
Ashley Warner – Analyst Intern
Once she has her BA in International Affairs and Political Science from the University of Colorado, Ashley intends to attend a graduate school in the Washington D.C. area and pursue a master’s degree in public policy or international relations. Ultimately, she would like to pursue a career with the US government in foreign policy. Ashley loves to travel and experience new cultures so her ideal career would be one overseas.
Specialties: Economics, Development, the European Union, and International Security
Languages: French, English
Linus Leas – Analyst Intern
With a deep interest in current events and history, Linus plans on pursuing a career in academia as he develops his understanding of the complexities of our world. As a former History major, Linus now pursues his BA in International Affairs at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He also holds a deep interest in China and its movements on the international stage.
Specialties: History and Asian Studies
Languages: Mandarin, English
Nick Grothaus – Analyst
After completing his BA in International Affairs at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Nick intends to live and work in the DC area for a year followed by two years volunteering in the Peace Corps. After this, Nick hopes to attend graduate school for International Affairs in the DC area in order to eventually attain a job with the United States government. He hopes to serve his country in the US Department of State, CIA, or NSA.
Specialties: Russian Studies
Languages: Russian, English
Vicky Wei – Editor
Once Vicky completes her BA in Political Science and International Affairs with a Peace and Conflict Studies Certificate at the University of Colorado at Boulder, she plans to attend Law School in the Washington DC area and pursue a joint degree in international security. Since law is once of her biggest passions, working for the ICC or other international court has been a longstanding dream of hers. Human rights, international law violations, global security, and war theory are a few of her areas of study. Vicky is a national of Taiwan.
Specialties: International Law and Nuclear Deterrence
Languages: Mandarin, Spanish, English
Lars Lofgren – Founder
Having graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a BA in International Affairs, Lars is now pursuing a career in online marketing. Additionally, Lars is incredibly passionate about ways to make information and theory more accessible to those that are interested in current events. You can find him at larslofgren.com.
Specialties: Counterinsurgency, Development, and International Security
Languages: Spanish, English