David Baker
Vice President/Director, Security & Diplomacy
Class of 2026

David was a founding member of the Rainier Institute and ended his tenure there as the Vice President and Director for the Security and Diplomacy section. During his time at RI, he focused on different arenas of American Strategic Competition with China in Africa and the Pacific, specifically focusing on the AUKUS deal and American economic aid to Africa. Additionally, he wrote about the effects of technical and policy developments of satellites on foreign affairs and the existing legal regimes governing space activity. 

David graduated in 2026 with a Degree in Political Science and a Minor in Data Science.

Contact Information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbaker26/