Barry Lin
Xiangyu (Barry) Lin is an MPhil candidate in International Relations at St Hugh’s College, University of Oxford. His research focuses on international political economy, great power politics, and international organisations, with particular interest in how economic instruments such as sanctions, trade policies, and investment agreements shape global power dynamics and institutional resilience.
Prior to Oxford, Barry completed his undergraduate studies at New York University Abu Dhabi, graduating with a double major in Economics and Political Science and a minor in Art History. His academic journey included study-away semesters at NYU Stern School of Business and NYU Berlin. At NYUAD, he received the President’s Service Award in recognition of his academic excellence and community contributions.
Alongside his studies, Barry has held roles that reflect his commitment to public engagement and global dialogue. He serves as Vice President of the Oxford Computational Political Science Group and previously co-chaired the China-Gulf Forum (CGF 2024), co-hosted the UN Climate Change Conference of Youth (COY18), and participated as a youth delegate at COP28.
His professional experience spans policy, consulting, and research, including work on projects related to economic development, higher education administration, and international policy.
Research Interests
- International political economy
- Economic sanctions and tariffs
- Great power politics
- International organizations and global governance
- Technology and global security
Languages
- Mandarin (Native)
- English (Fluent)
- French (Elementary)
