Timothy Hopper is an American foreign policy writer based in Washington, DC. He holds a degree in international relations from American University and has contributed to publications including International Policy Digest, Middle East Monitor and Geopolitical Monitor. Timothy began writing to explore the deeper intersections between diplomacy, economic policy and international power dynamics. His work focuses on US foreign policy, global economic trends and the strategic behavior of states. Outside of writing, he enjoys reading contemporary history, following international affairs and hiking in the Shenandoah Valley. Timothy is committed to ethical journalism and to fostering critical discussion around war, diplomacy and the consequences of interventionism.