Zach Glass

Zach Glass is a geopolitical analyst and risk advisor focused on China and industrial policy. He has more than five years of experience working with clients in strategic sectors including semiconductors, AI and data centers, international commodities, sustainability, infrastructure, and FinTech. He has advised companies on the impact of China-oriented US policies, supported their engagement with senior Chinese and US officials, advised on political and reputational risks within the bilateral relationship, and assessed Chinese political influence in third markets. Zach has also worked on clients' European and Asian market expansion, supported their internal corporate strategy, and engaged with international officials to evaluate risks and opportunities in Ukraine's reconstruction.

Previously, Zach worked at The Cohen Group, a global business advisory based in Washington, D.C. He is also a freelance consultant and writer. Zach has completed a Master of Science in International Relations at the London School of Economics (thesis under review; degree expected November 2026), where he focused on the geopolitical and diplomatic impacts of US-China competition over critical minerals. He holds a Bachelor's in Global Affairs from Yale University.