About me

I'm a defense analyst at RAND, focusing on air and missile defense, nuclear weapons, space, and wargaming. I've also contributed to projects on defense industry, navy logistics, and policy forecasting. Previously, I worked at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) for seven years, rising from intern to deputy director. I hold an M.A. in International Relations from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a B.A. in International Relations & Arabic from Tufts University.

My career mission is to develop, promote, and execute good public policy. Currently, I do this by: 

• Conducting high-quality research on important topics and communicating my findings and recommendations to policymakers, journalists, researchers, and the public to improve their understanding and decision-making.

• Developing and facilitating educational games, simulations, and dialogues to support experiential learning and networking among policy decision-makers and influencers.

• Freelance editing and consulting for others working on critical issues, from AI governance to animal welfare, to maximize their policy impact.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time studying Islam, weightlifting, exploring the great city of Washington, DC, and “Netflix rotting” with my wife, Nadia, and our daughter, Summer.

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