Marcus Tan, a student in the Master of Arts in Regional Studies - East Asia (MARSEA) program, has been selected as a finalist for the GSAS Master's SynThesis Competition for his thesis, “Panda Diplomacy: A Study of Chinese Diplomatic Discourse.”
Marcus studied history and politics at the University of Oxford, and his MARSEA specialization is in China. His research interests include global early modernity and its continued parallels and connections to contemporary international affairs. His thesis advisor is WEAI's Andrew Nathan.
Established in 2016, the annual GSAS Master’s SynThesis competition is an opportunity for MA students from across the Arts and Sciences to showcase their research and presentation skills in a relaxed and collegial environment.
The 2022 competition will be held on Thursday, May 5, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in 555 Lerner Hall and livestreamed. Click here to RSVP.
