Altynay Junusova is an Analyst at MERICS. Previously, Altynay was affiliated with the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C. Her research focuses on space tech, drones, rare earths, green technology, quantum and semiconductors. Across these technology areas, she works on the nexus of China’s development of critical technologies, military modernization and geostrategic competition.  Altynay holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics & Business and China studies from Beijing Foreign Studies University and a Master’s degree in Science, Technology and International Affairs from Georgetown University.