Eric Lee

Eric is a sophomore in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations concentrating in Government with minors in History and International Relations. He hosted a panel on the Catalan independence and its impact on Europe in 2017 and as an analyst in the foreign policy center at the Roosevelt Institute, he is particularly interested in the geopolitics of East Asia and Europe. This past summer, Eric headed to Renmin University to study Mandarin and Chinese energy policy for a month. He enjoys long walks on the beach and a nice nap once in a while.

The Giant in the East Paves a New Green Future - China's Rise as the New Leader in Renewable Energy

By Eric Lee Published November 19, 2018

With America's de facto abdication from global leadership in the transition away from fossil fuels, China takes the mantle as the new leader in renewable energy production.

Asia's Rise Should Be Our Sputnik Moment - null

By Eric Lee Published May 6, 2018

As the Asia-Pacific region becomes the world's next geopolitical and economic center, America must forge new agreements and strive for more engagement and integration through shrewd diplomacy while making necessary investments in its workforce and capabilities at home.