Channing Lee

Hello!

my name is Channing

In this rapidly-changing world, I work at the nexus of U.S. national security and technology policy, advocate for religious dialogue, and engage in social impact-driven work.My first book, Stronger Than Trust: Igniting the Faith Within Us was published in April 2021. I write about foreign policy, culture, and faith.

Since 2016, I have sat on the Executive Board of the Orange County Debate League and have previously volunteered for Advance OC, APIAVote, Pathways of Hope, HOBY California, and more.I have a B.S.F.S. in International Politics and M.A. in security studies from Georgetown University. I speak Spanish, Mandarin, and English.When I'm not burying myself in work, you can find me creating art, making music, or traveling around the world.

Debut Book

Stronger Than Trust :
Igniting the Faith Within Us

Stronger Than Trust: Igniting the Faith Within Us is a book about faith—but not in the way most people perceive it. I wrote this book because there is so much negativity in the world—so much hatred, so much division, and so much polarization—yet we seem to lack faith. I felt compelled to write about an alternative to that: a mindset of faith.My hope is that, after reading this book, you will discover that faith can come in all different forms and that you can and should find faith in your own life. In this book, I hope to instill in you the same passion and excitement that I have for my own faith, which happens to be religious. Ultimately, I want you to see this book as a tool to help you better understand the importance of faith in the modern world and how it is everything but outdated.Stronger Than Trust: Igniting the Faith Within Us is a nonfiction book that speaks to people of all backgrounds and ages—although young people especially—who want to look at faith in the modern world in a new way. It was published in April 2021 by New Degree Press and is available where most books are sold. The audiobook was published in November 2021.

Praise for Stronger Than Trust

“In Stronger Than Trust: Igniting the Faith Within Us, Channing Lee offers an engaging reflection on faith through vivid stories of diverse people who have faced different challenges and opportunities. Through these stories Channing deepens the reader's understanding of what faith in action can look like from a variety of angles. Stronger than Trust is for anyone interested in how faith plays out in real life.” — Kim Daniels, Co-Director, Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life, Georgetown University“In Stronger Than Trust, Channing Lee brings a heartfelt voice to the modern-day discussion about faith. She touches on different elements that are relatable and endearing to today’s members of the faith community and provides inspirational guidance for the next generation.” — Katie Nguyen Kalvoda, Founder of Asian Americans Rising“Channing’s strong personal integrity, character, and passion for life and those around her shine through in her writing. Her careful thought, drive, and enthusiasm never cease to inspire those around her.” — Mary Sue Bissell, President at US-Asia Institute“Channing Lee thoughtfully and carefully explores the myths and commonly associated beliefs associated with religion and, more importantly, faith. She makes faith, and her story, inclusive and accessible for everybody.” — Chris O’Reilly, Author of Seeking Adversity“A beautiful, authentic book that affirms that faith is not simply a personal moment — it’s a collective journey.” — Ellena Hyeji Joo, Author of Into the Unknown: Human Curiosity, Politics, and Prejudice in the True Space Age“Revisiting faith for the modern world as a means of unifying and reigniting humanity in the belief of something greater than the individual self is beautifully examined by Channing Lee. She clears up old notions and explores how we can access confidence that a better future is in store for us all.” — Pasqualina Coppola, Author of Becoming an Empowered Patient

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Podcasts

The Big Brown Bag: Candid Career Conversations with Alec and Channing

Co-hosted by Alec Bohlman and Channing Lee, The Big Brown Bag: Candid Career Conversations with Alec and Channing is a special 5-part podcast produced by the US-Asia Institute that explores unique career opportunities in which Asian Americans and Americans from other backgrounds have thrived.Like during a “brown bag” lunch, the podcast aims to chat with successful Americans from various backgrounds and fields who can share some insight, advice, and guidance with young people. Guests include Amy Lee Segami, Marc Futernick, Konrad Ng, and Henry David Hwang.

Conversation Six

In this episode of Conversation Six, Emily Weinstein and Channing Lee of Georgetown University's Center for Security and Emerging Technology discuss the contribution of China's state key laboratory system to its domestic innovation strategy and overall science and technology planning. Listen here.

NatSec Tech

Episode 43: Channing Lee on Mapping the U.S.-PRC Tech Competition LandscapeChanning Lee joins host Jeanne Meserve for a conversation on mapping the U.S.-PRC tech competition landscape of six technologies we use in our everyday lives. Listen here.

On AiR: IR in the age of AI

S4E12: China’s AI Investment Activity in SE Asia with Ngor Luong and Channing LeeIn this episode, Chris talks with Ngor Luong and Channing Lee of the Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) at Georgetown University about their recently published report, Chinese AI Investment and Commercial Activity in Southeast Asia.