Jordan Tovar Miranda

Jordan Miranda is a graduate student at American University in Washington, D.C., where he is pursuing a master’s degree in U.S Foreign Policy and National Security with a concentration in diplomacy and international conflict-resolution. He holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Global Security from the American Public University System, with a concentration in comparative politics. His academic and professional interests center on U.S. grand strategy, economic and industrial statecraft, and international security, with particular attention to regional affairs and great-power competition. Jordan contributes policy research and analysis through think tank and independent publication work, including with EPIS Think Tank as part of its Eurasian Affairs Working Group. His work has appeared in the Foreign Analysis Magazine, EPIS, Academia.edu, reaching over 40 countries with audiences of scholars, students, and policy experts. In addition to his research and writing, Jordan has participated in policy-focused fellowships and training programs emphasizing practical engagement with governance and institutions. This includes a fellowship with the United States Energy Association and peacebuilding and post-conflict statebuilding training with the Public International Law & Policy Group, as well as participation in crisis simulations, OSINT training, and permanent membership into Pi Gamma Mu. Through his work, Jordan aims to translate complex foreign policy and security issues into clear, accessible, and policy-relevant analysis.