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Thai-Binh Elston

  • International Affairs
  • Class of 2026
  • bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Member since August 2024

About

I am an incoming student at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) pursuing an MA in International Affairs. Prior to SAIS, I was a Research Associate at the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) where I tracked economic and security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region. I also worked for AidData where I compiled the most comprehensive dataset on Chinese financing to 165 countries along the Belt & Road. I earned a BA in Public Policy from William & Mary.

Education

  • Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

    International Affairs

    2024 – 2026

  • William & Mary

    Public Policy

    2018 – 2021

Honors and awards

  • Freeman Fellowship

    One of two William & Mary students awarded $5,000 to complete an internship in Ulaanbaatar with Mongolia's leading polling organization, Sant Maral Foundation.

Goals and interests

Career goal

International organization

Graduate school interests

Economic development, sustainability, environmental policy