Jake holds a Ph.D. in political science and geopolitical futures from the Manoa School at the University of Hawaii, an MA from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, a Master of Philosophy in Military Strategy from the U.S. Air Force School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, a Master of Military Operational Art and Science from the Air Command and Staff College, and a BA in international studies from Norwich University.

His work has been featured in leading publications such as the Harvard Business Review, The Diplomat, The National Interest, The California Management Review, and China-US Focus. His upcoming book, The Revenge of Ideology: How Ideas Shape the Global Order, is highly anticipated for release in Summer 2025.