Luke Chan

Position
Class of 2024
Bio/Description

Department: Politics

Certificate(s): Spanish, Latin American Studies, History and the Practice of Diplomacy

Honors/Awards: John C. Bogle ’51 Fellowship; Scholars in the Nation’s Service Initiative (SINSI)

Research Interest: My interests lie in Latin American politics, particularly regarding Bolivia’s political processes, elections, political polarization, and foreign relations with the US and China. My junior paper analyzed Bolivian perspectives of the US. During Summer ’23, I researched Bolivian polarization and dialogue spaces, as well as the Bolivia-China lithium extraction deals at the US Institute of Peace. My senior thesis will be on similar topics.

Hobbies: I love singing with my a cappella group, Old NasSoul, and playing soccer!

Hometown: Manhasset, NY

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