About me

I'm a defense analyst at RAND, focusing on air and missile defense, nuclear weapons and deterrence, emerging technologies, and gaming. I'm also a freelance editor for several think tanks and foundations. Previously, I worked at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) for seven years, rising from intern to fellow. 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 help develop, accelerate, and implement good public policy, via think tanks, philanthropy, or government. My experience thus far focuses on defense policy, but I'm interested in supporting any public policy field, from transportation to law enforcement to global health. So long as I stay within the national security field, however, I will prioritize research and engagements that aim to reduce the risks and consequences of war, encourage more effective U.S. and allied foreign policy and defense spending, and inform policymakers and the general public on my areas of specialty.

More broadly, I seek to make positive, lasting impact wherever I go. My non-work hobbies include Islamic studies, weightlifting & yoga, reading and writing, and "Netflix rotting" with my wife, Nadia.

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