Hovsep Seferian is a rising fourth-year from Fairfax, Virginia, in the Honors Politics Program. His undergraduate thesis examines investment and security dynamics in the Caucasus. This summer, he is interning with the Center for Strategic and International Studies in the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program. He is also a member of the UVA Undergraduate Mock Trial team, where he is a two-time All-American and a 2024 National Champion.