Neil Melvin

Dr Neil Melvin is a Research Fellow and Director of International Security Studies at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). He holds a DPhil from Oxford University and has held senior roles at institutions including SIPRI (Director of Research), the OSCE, the European Union, and the United Nations. His research focuses on emerging international security dynamics in key global regions such as Europe/Eurasia, the Gulf/Middle East, East Africa/the Horn, and the Indo-Pacific. He has been affiliated with King's College London's Department of War Studies and has served as a Visiting Fellow at Harvard University and the London School of Economics.

• Education: DPhil from Oxford University
• Professional Affiliations: RUSI, SIPRI, OSCE, Energy Charter, EU, UN
• Key Research Areas: Black Sea region security, Horn of Africa geopolitics, Indian Ocean security politics

Dr Melvin has delivered academic talks including a 2021 event on career pathways in think tanks, hosted by King's College London's War Studies Department. His work bridges policy analysis and academic research in global security arenas.