Energy Geopolitics Intern
Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
The internship focuses on China's low-carbon transition, including research on climate, energy, and green tech mineral policy and associated investments. Specifically, geopolitics associated with China's green tech innovation outbound investment. Developed analysis on critical minerals trade dynamics, focusing on supply chain vulnerabilities and import/export dependencies, enriching understanding of geopolitical risks and opportunities for clients.Mapped China's national mining policies, covering mining and minerals policies, State Council directives, and industrial policies for critical sectors like rare earth, EV & battery, and non-ferrous metals. Analyzed investment policies, offering insight into regulatory frameworks and strategic directions. Authored and published an independent deep dive for The Diplomat examining Chinese EV expansion into Southeast Asia, highlighting the rapid penetration driven by domestic overcapacity risks and the region's infrastructure investment needsTrivium is a leading political risk and consultancy firm that produce readable, primary source-driven analysis on China's political economy.