Yi Wen Tsao
About Yi Wen Tsao
Yi Wen Tsao is an analyst based in Los Angeles, California, with expertise in GIS analysis related to international security and maritime intelligence. She holds advanced degrees from Harvard Kennedy School, The Fletcher School at Tufts University, and Fu Jen Catholic University, and specializes in track 2 diplomacy in East Asia.
Work at Kharon
Yi Wen Tsao has been employed at Kharon as an Analyst since 2022. In this role, Tsao focuses on investigative analysis of military end users in China. The position is based in Los Angeles, California, where Tsao applies specialized skills in GIS analysis related to international security and maritime intelligence.
Education and Expertise
Yi Wen Tsao holds multiple advanced degrees. Tsao studied at Harvard Kennedy School, earning a Master in Public Policy from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, Tsao completed a Master of Law and Diplomacy at The Fletcher School at Tufts University during the same period. Earlier, Tsao obtained a Master of Arts from Fu Jen Catholic University from 2013 to 2016. This educational background supports Tsao's expertise in international relations and global governance.
Background
Yi Wen Tsao possesses on-the-ground knowledge of track 2 diplomacy, particularly focusing on East Asia, China, and Taiwan. This background informs Tsao's analytical work and enhances the understanding of complex geopolitical dynamics in the region.
Specializations
Yi Wen Tsao specializes in GIS analysis, particularly in the context of international security and maritime intelligence. This specialization allows for a detailed examination of spatial data and its implications for global security issues. Tsao also has bilingual interdisciplinary research skills that contribute to a comprehensive approach to international relations.