Brian Summers' capstone research centered around RoK-US alliance dynamics. The RoK-US alliance, a "linchpin" for peace, security, and prosperity in the Pacific, is crucial in maintaining regional stability. As tensions have grown between the two countries, especially in light of US unilateralism and the rise of China, understanding the dynamics of the alliance is more important than ever.

Noah Crafts’ research is on the internal dynamics of China-funded cross-border infrastructure projects as he was interested in how actors outside the Chinese government shape their development and execution.