Rylan Forester
M.S. in Foreign Service Student
Rylan Forester is currently pursuing his studies in the Master of Science in Foreign Service program at Georgetown University, concentrating in Geo-economics, Business and Finance. His academic focus at Georgetown is on Middle East geopolitics and the intersection of public-private partnerships, specifically in the MENA region.
Before attending Georgetown, Rylan graduated from Bucknell University in 2021 majoring in International Relations and Arabic Studies. His Senior Thesis focused on the Abraham Accords, demonstrating the shift in the Arab consensus regarding the Israel-Palestinian conflict and the geopolitical differences that exist within the region. After his undergraduate studies, Rylan worked at a market research firm in New York City for 4 years where he served as a Project Manager for corporations’ market research endeavors.
After his master’s studies, Rylan is looking to pursue a career that aligns with his interests in Middle Eastern affairs and his background in the private sector.