Ori Swed

Dr. Ori Swed serves as a Research Fellow at the Modern War Institute (MWI) of the United States Military Academy (West Point), contributing to contemporary military scholarship through evidence-based analysis of emerging warfare technologies.

His research centers on Drone Warfare and Security Studies, with specific expertise in tactical drone integration by state militaries (e.g., Israel Defense Forces) and adoption patterns among violent non-state actors. This work intersects Military Technology, International Relations, and Terrorism Studies, addressing how unmanned aerial systems reshape modern conflict dynamics and security paradigms.

Dr. Swed's recent publications reveal a focused trajectory on empirical analysis of drone proliferation, emphasizing real-world case studies to derive strategic insights for military adaptation. His scholarship aligns with MWI's mission to advance understanding of 21st-century warfare through interdisciplinary research.

As a Research Fellow, he operates within MWI's independent research framework at West Point, producing work that represents professional academic discourse without reflecting official U.S. Army or Department of Defense positions.