Prestin Tran

Prestin Tran is an Ethics and Service Fellow at the Center for Maritime Strategy. He is an alumnus of the College of William & Mary and holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with a minor in Data Science.

His research on foreign policy focuses on defense and security analysis in Indo-Pacific and MENA (Middle East North Africa) geopolitical affairs, and has experience applying quantitative methods and geospatial tools to produce actionable policy analysis.

Previously, he interned at the Institute for National Policy Research in Taipei, Taiwan, via the Freeman Fellowship. He has also conducted analysis as a Geospatial Research Assistant at AidData.

His research experience includes international security, diplomacy, and emerging technologies in the intelligence sector. As an Ethics and Service Fellow, he applies his research experience within the field of maritime strategy.