About me

I'm a defense analyst at RAND, with expertise in air and missile defense, nuclear weapons, and wargaming. I've also contributed to projects on military space, defense industry, navy logistics, and policy forecasting, and plan to do more work on AI and biosecurity. 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 through: 

• Research: 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.

• Education: Developing and facilitating educational games, simulations, and conversations to support experiential learning and networking among policy decision-makers, influencers, and promising students.

• Support: 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 studying Islam, weightlifting, and exploring the great city of Washington, DC, with my wife, Nadia, and our daughter, Summer.

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