Originally from Perth, Max Martin completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Western Australia, majoring in Economics and Finance. A semester abroad at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where he studied international economics and Dutch history, sparked his interest in international relations and motivated him to pursue further study. In 2024, Max commenced a Master of Arts in International Relations at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). His studies at SAIS focus on the intersection of economics and strategy, with a particular emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region. During a recent internship at the Australian Embassy in Bangkok, Max gained hands-on experience in diplomatic service at one of Australia’s largest overseas posts, working across both the political and economic sections. With his Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship, Max will complete his second year at the SAIS Washington, DC campus, where he hopes to further develop the expertise needed to contribute to Australia’s diplomatic and strategic objectives.