Patrick Frost recently graduated from New York University's Masters Program in Political Science – International Relations.  His MA thesis analyzed the capabilities and objectives of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Central Asia and beyond and explored how these affected U.S. interests and policy, was advised by Professor David Denoon.  He currently teaches International Relations at San Diego City College and writes for Great Power Politics.  He was born and raised in Fresno, California and now resides in San Diego.