China’s rise on the international stage has captivated the international relations field for decades. One interesting way this rise has manifested is in its changing role in international organizations, or IOs. It has pushed for higher voting quotas, started its own IOs, and most significantly has sought leadership in a variety of specialized IO agencies. Is China opting for a unique strategy in this regard? Has China been able to use IO leadership to exert state power and influence on the international stage? More broadly, Does leadership in international organizations matter? Today, I sit down with Dr. Felicity Vanulas, Associate Professor of International Studies at Pepperdine University, and Josh Sullivan, junior International Studies and Economics double major, as they seek to understand the impact of China's increasing leadership of international organizations.