Johanna Moran

Johanna Moran

Defense Analyst

Johanna Moran is a research analyst at SOSi, where she focuses on national security issues.  Previously, Johanna spent time at The Economist, ELLE, and Defense Group Inc. She earned a master’s degree in East Asian Security Studies from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and a bachelor’s degree in East Asian Studies from Brown University. Raised in Michigan, Johanna recently moved back to Washington, DC, after five years in London. Johanna is a proud Scout leader, PTA President, and mom of three. She is proficient in Mandarin.

Areas of Expertise
  • PLA studies
  • Chinese defense S&T development
Publications