JAMES FRASER
Vienna
Summary
- Currently exploring human security on social networks through machine learning and AI integration. Dedicated to streamlining legislative processes on domestic and transnational mineral security.
- Published for think tanks such as the Australian Institute of International affairs and Modern Diplomacy, focusing on mineral security and trade agreements in the South-Pacific.
- Authoring a policy brief on Beijing Uyghur-Syrian security strategies for the Oxford Middle East review (OMER).
- Won Most Original Project in the 2025 Global Affairs Student Research Awards, "Ironic Intent: Discerning Irony vs. Extremist Rhetoric in Memes Using Machine Learning"
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
CSFIA (College Students For Intelligence Analysis)
10.2025 - Current
CSFIA is an independent think tank student organization at George Mason University.
Leveraging connections in the greater Washington D.C. area, the CSFIA program aims to develop and invigorate college students with skills in national security and foreign policy analysis. The program produces an annual situation report analysis on global security and develops adaptive War Games to simulate contemporary geopolitical policymaking. Regions include Venezuela, Myanmar, Ukraine, Taiwan, and the Middle East. Members develop skills in Open Source Intelligence, policy briefing, writing situation reports, and become educated members in the global community.
Founder
OCEN Online Counter Extremism Network
- - Civilian counterintelligence programs
- - CVE modeling
- - BERT machine learning modeling
Volunteer
Fairfax Area Christian Emergency Transition Services
01.2021 - Current
Trained youth volunteers and participated in Cooking, packing, and distributing warm clothes and meals to food insecure communities.
Education
BA - Global Affairs
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA01.2029
High School Diploma - undefined
James Madison High School
Vienna, VA05.2025
Skills
- Technical writing
- Open Source Intelligence
- Structured Analytical Techniques
- CAD software
- 3D Printing
- Chinese reading proficiency
Timeline
Founder
CSFIA (College Students For Intelligence Analysis)
10.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Fairfax Area Christian Emergency Transition Services
01.2021 - Current
Founder
OCEN Online Counter Extremism Network
High School Diploma - undefined
James Madison High School
BA - Global Affairs
George Mason University