The Georgetown Star Turned Brookings U.S.–China Strategist
Joyce Yang shares her path from Georgetown to policy research and explains what younger researchers contribute to the U.S.–China conversation.
Joyce YangResearch analyst focused on U.S.–China relationsAbout this episode
How can young researchers contribute to the world's most complex international challenges? Michelle explores that question with Joyce Yang, a rising voice in U.S.–China relations and a research analyst at the Brookings Institution at the time of the interview.
Joyce describes her journey from Georgetown University student to policy professional and offers an inside look at research in a leading think tank. She explains what excites her about the work, how interdisciplinary teams approach difficult questions, and what a typical day in policy research can involve.
The episode also considers the trends shaping U.S.–China relations, the perspectives younger researchers bring to established institutions, and how scholars balance personal voice with research integrity.
Topics covered
- ✦Finding a path from university into international policy
- ✦What makes think-tank research exciting and difficult
- ✦A typical day working at the Brookings Institution
- ✦Emerging trends in U.S.–China relations
- ✦The perspective younger researchers bring to policy work
