About me

I'm a defense analyst at RAND, focusing on air and missile defense, nuclear weapons, space policy, and gaming. I've also contributed to projects on Navy logistics, defense industrial policy, 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 sustain good public policy. I do this by: 

• Conducting high-quality research and communicating my findings and recommendations to policymakers, journalists, and the public.

• Developing educational games and simulations.

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

My non-work hobbies include Islamic studies, weightlifting & yoga, exploring the great city of Washington, DC, and “Netflix rotting” with my wife, Nadia, and our daughter, Summer.

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