Current Graduate Students

Osama Al Amosh

Osama Al Amosh is a graduate student in Political Science and Government at the University of Texas at Tyler, where he focuses on the intersection of global politics, development, and emerging technologies. His academic work integrates political theory with contemporary policy challenges, and he is involved in a range of teaching and research activities that support the department’s academic mission. Osama’s primary research interest centers on the geopolitics of technology, AI hardware, and global supply chains, with a particular focus on how emerging technological chokepoints shape international power dynamics and development outcomes. Osama plans to pursue a career in diplomacy and international development, aiming to contribute to evidence based policymaking, strengthen international cooperation, and support initiatives that advance equity, institutional resilience, and sustainable development.

 

Jim Clayton

Analyst focused on domestic extremism, drone weaponization, and emerging security threats. Graduate student in political science with a background in English literature, policy research, and strategic communication. My work examines how commercial technologies, extremist networks, and weak governance structures intersect, with particular attention to drones, AI-enabled systems, and dual-use supply chains. I bring a writer’s eye, a researcher’s discipline, and a policy-focused approach to questions of public safety, democratic resilience, and technological accountability.

 

Erika Gonzalez Alonso

Erika plans to graduate in May 2027, apply to law school, and become a family law attorney. Her research interest is Latino Voting regarding recent elections.