Jacob Mardell is an analyst with six years of China-focused research experience.



Writing published with Nikkei Asia, Foreign Policy, Politico, South China Morning Post, among others. Has worked with government, university, and private sector clients in consultancy and speaking roles. Provides geopolitical risk advisory and report drafting services for intelligence and consultancy firms.



Formerly MERICS' expert for Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Member of foreign policy team, focused on BRI, competition with China in third countries, and emerging markets.



Experienced with open source and human intelligence techniques, has conducted field research in over twenty countries across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.