David Lee

David Lee is a member of the research division at Risk Consult Global, specializing in political economy and security studies. He previously served as a director at an international consultancy, where he led exclusive advisory engagements for clients in his areas of expertise. He has authored major industry reports—such as *Global Materials Perspective* and *Unearthing a New Era of Innovation in Mining*—covering market forecasts, cost curves, investment opportunities, and risk management to inform clients' strategic decision-making. From 2012 to 2023, he served as an editor for the *Journal of International Affairs*; his responsibilities included screening submissions, managing the peer-review process, editing content, structure, and language to ensure academic rigor and policy relevance, coordinating book reviews and publication workflows, and enhancing the journal's impact. Additionally, he curated special features and produced specialized reports on critical mineral supply chains, value creation, and decarbonization pathways. David Lee holds a Master of International Affairs degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University.