Ziyi 'Emily' Wang
Diplomatic historian applying history to contemporary geopolitics
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Stanford, California
Joined June 2026
Summary
Diplomatic historian who applies archival research on 19th‑century European diplomacy to contemporary policy challenges. hoover+1
Bridges academia and policy: experienced in research assistantships for senior policy figures (Condoleezza Rice, H.R. McMaster) and produces policy-relevant work at Hoover. stanford+1
Combines policy research with practical experience in financial intelligence and client-facing roles in London, giving her exposure to private-sector risk and intelligence markets. hoover
Communicator and teacher: teaches interdisciplinary courses on global futures, history, and statecraft at Stanford and engages in public-facing writing and media appearances on maritime chokepoints and geopolitics. stanford+2
Accomplished student-athlete and multilingual scholar: NCAA Division I golfer with international experience, fluent in English, Chinese, and French, and with knowledge of Russian and German. gostanford+2
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
How to manage a geopolitical chokepoint
April 1, 2026Essay examining the 1936 Montreux Convention and lessons for governing contemporary maritime chokepoints, highlighting the role of status‑quo powers and diplomatic bargains.
Reprioritizing the Black Sea After the War in Ukraine (HHL Policy Brief 2601)
February 1, 2026Policy brief arguing that the Black Sea should be strategically reprioritized after the war in Ukraine; assesses the role of the Montreux Convention, Turkey's position, and Western policy options to reduce volatility in the region.