Program Coordinator, Center for Emerging Democracies
About
Zyaire Shih is the program coordinator for the Center for Emerging Democracies (CED), overseeing key operations and strategic initiatives.
Previously, Zyaire specialized in international studies and political science, with a regional focus on Taiwan and China, concentrating on information warfare and Indo-Pacific security. His master's thesis at the University of Michigan examined the Chinese Communist Party's information warfare during COVID-19, providing insights into tactics used to influence public opinion and create societal divisions in Taiwan.
Zyaire's interdisciplinary approach utilizes tools like R programming and keyword analysis to explore modern information warfare. His work highlights CCP efforts to shape Taiwanese identity and effective democratic strategies against misinformation.
Committed to promoting democratic resilience, Zyaire manages fellowships, organizes lecture series, and supports faculty, students, and postdoctoral researchers at CED, advancing research and policy initiatives to strengthen democratic institutions.
