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Professor Matthew Jones is Professor of International History at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he joined in 2013. He previously held academic positions at the University of Nottingham and Royal Holloway, University of London. He was appointed Cabinet Office official historian for the UK strategic nuclear deterrent in 2008. University: London School of Economics and Political Science School: Department of International History Academic Rank: Professor Email: m.c.jones@lse.ac.uk Office: SAR.3.09 Office Hours: Wednesday 1-2pm, Thursday 4-5pm Education: Undergraduate Degree: University of Sussex DPhil in Modern History: St Antony’s College, Oxford Professor Jones’s research focuses on 20th-century international history, particularly Post-WWII British Foreign and Defence Policy , Cold War Nuclear History , and British Decolonization in Southeast Asia . His work explores Anglo-American relations, nuclear strategy in Asia, and the political history of the UK’s nuclear deterrent. He has a sustained interest in the Vietnam War and US foreign relations after 1941. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in official historical analysis of nuclear policy, especially through his two-volume Official History of the UK Strategic Nuclear Deterrent , based on full access to classified government records. His scholarship combines diplomatic, strategic, and political history with deep archival research, often uncovering new insights into high-level decision-making during the Cold War. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Appointed Cabinet Office official historian of the UK strategic nuclear deterrent and Chevaline programme (2008) Recipient of grants from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, British Academy, JFK Library, LBJ Library, Gilder Lehrman Institute, and Eccles Centre Professor Jones has supervised multiple PhD students, including Grant Golub, Alexandra Penler, and William King. His research is supported by major grants from national and international funding bodies. He has also served as Head of the Department of International History at LSE from 2017 to 2020. He is actively involved in public engagement, having delivered talks at institutions such as the Woodrow Wilson Center, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the Royal United Services Institute. His work bridges academic scholarship and policy-relevant historical analysis.

• Post-WWII British Foreign and Defence Policy
• Cold War Nuclear History
• Vietnam War
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Katarzyna Kaczmarska is a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh. She joined the university in 2019, bringing expertise in the sociology of international relations knowledge, academic freedom, and post-Soviet politics. Her research focuses on knowledge construction among scholars and practitioners, with particular emphasis on Russia’s domestic and foreign policies. She actively contributes to academic freedom initiatives, including co-editing a 2022 special issue of the International Journal of Human Rights on academic freedom and internationalization. Education: PhD in International Studies, MSc in Development Studies (Central Asia focus), MA in International Relations. She has held fellowships at Aberystwyth University (Marie Skłodowska-Curie) and St Petersburg State University. Her teaching includes courses on Russian foreign policy and International Relations theory. Research interests encompass the sociology of IR knowledge, academic freedom challenges, and post-Soviet geopolitics. She supervises PhD projects in Global IR, academic freedom, and Russian studies. Her 2020 book, Making Global Knowledge in Local Contexts , explores how Russian scholars navigate international relations theory in policy advice. Key roles: Member of the ISA Academic Freedom Committee, University of Edinburgh Academic Freedom Working Group. Media commentary: Regular contributor to LBC News, TBS Radio South Korea, and The Conversation.

• Sociology of knowledge
• International theory
• Academic freedom
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Alberto Brugnoli is a Full Professor in Applied Economics at the University of Bergamo, Italy, where he has served since 2020. He holds the UNESCO Chair on Human Rights, International Cooperation and Sustainable Development and serves as Delegate for International Cooperation in Developing Countries at the University of Bergamo. His academic career spans over 30 years with progressive appointments from Researcher to Full Professor. Brugnoli's research focuses on International Development Cooperation, Sustainable Development, Local Development, Regional Governance and Policy, Migration, Municipal Financing, and Trade. His work demonstrates a strong international dimension through collaborations with institutions like Fundação Getulio Vargas (Brazil), McGill University (Canada), OECD, and the European Commission. His recent publications show a clear trajectory toward sustainability, decarbonization, and economic transition topics. His research output reveals a progression from traditional economic policy topics toward contemporary challenges of sustainability, climate change, and social development. The most recent publications (2022-2025) predominantly address decarbonization, sustainable economic transitions, and regional development strategies, reflecting current global economic policy priorities. Award by the Scientific Committee of the First Report on Finance of the Rosselli Foundation (2012) Award by the NATO Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy (2009) Recognition from Università Bocconi for editorial contributions (1999) Brugnoli has advised numerous international research projects and has extensive teaching experience in Development Economics, Regional Economics, and International Cooperation. His leadership extends to serving as President of the Master's Degree Program in Human Rights, Migration and International Cooperation (2018-2022) and various delegate roles at the University of Bergamo.

• International Development Cooperation
• Sustainable Development
• Local Development
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Andrea Ruggeri is a Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Brasenose College and the Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR). He previously served as Assistant Professor at the University of Amsterdam and earned his PhD from the University of Essex. His research focuses on civil wars, peacekeeping, and collective political violence, with a regional emphasis on Africa and the Middle East. Ruggeri has published in top journals like the British Journal of Political Science and International Security, and his book Composing Peace examines UN peacekeeping mission composition. His academic roles include directing the Centre for International Studies and serving on editorial boards of journals like the Journal of Peace Research. Ruggeri has advised on policy briefs for the UN and NATO, emphasizing data-driven approaches to peacekeeping effectiveness. He has supervised numerous students and contributed to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, integrating quantitative methods through initiatives like the Oxford Q-Step Centre. Ruggeri’s awards include the 2022 Teaching Excellence Award and recognition for Composing Peace being shortlisted for a top literary award. His work bridges quantitative and qualitative methods, exploring themes like conflict management, human rights, and the impact of ideology on political violence.

• Civil Wars
• Peacekeeping
• Collective Political Violence
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Professor Stephan Frühling is a leading academic in strategic and defence studies at The Australian National University's (ANU) Strategic and Defence Studies Centre. He specialises in Australian defence policy, nuclear weapons, NATO, and alliance dynamics. His research bridges academic analysis and policy impact, contributing to national security strategies such as the 2016 Defence White Paper. He has held key administrative roles, including Acting Head of his Centre (2022), Associate Dean (2016–2022), and inaugural Director of the ANU Master in Military Studies program (2011–2013). His international experience includes a Fulbright Fellowship at Georgetown University (2017) and research roles at NATO's Defence College (2015). His research focuses on deterrence theory, Indo-Pacific security, and alliance resilience, with a particular emphasis on Australia's strategic position amid rising great power competition. Recent work examines NATO-Asia partnerships, extended nuclear deterrence, and the evolving role of Australia-US alliances in regional stability. Professor Frühling's projects include Pathways of Deterrence: Causal Chains of 21st Century Signalling (2024–2027) History of Strategic Policy since 1976 (ongoing) AusCSCAP DFAT-funded diplomacy initiatives His 146+ publications span books, policy papers, and peer-reviewed articles, addressing topics such as force development in small/middle powers, nuclear strategy, and regional security dynamics. His work is cited widely in policy circles and academia, reflecting its practical relevance to contemporary strategic challenges.

• Australian defence policy
• Nuclear weapons
• Alliances
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Fiona E. Murray is the Associate Dean of Innovation at MIT Sloan School of Management and the William Porter (1967) Professor of Entrepreneurship. She serves as Faculty Director of MIT’s Office of Innovation and the MIT Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship. Her roles include leadership in the MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program, focusing on global innovation ecosystems. Educated at the University of Oxford (BA/MA in Chemistry) and Harvard University (AM/PhD in Applied Sciences), her career bridges academia and policy. Her research explores the transformation of scientific investment into deep-tech ventures, addressing dual-use technologies, inclusive innovation, and gender equity in entrepreneurship. She has pioneered frameworks for evaluating innovation ecosystems and mitigating bias in funding. Notable awards include the Commander of the British Empire (CBE) and Dame Commander honors, recognizing her contributions to innovation and entrepreneurship. Key roles: NATO Innovation Fund Vice Chair, European Innovation Council member, and advisory roles to UK and European governments. Educational contributions: Courses on corporate innovation, executive education programs, and a joint MIT School of Engineering course training scientists as Chief Technology Officers. Murray advocates for inclusive innovation ecosystems, emphasizing diversity in addressing global challenges like climate change, health, and defense. Her work spans publications in Nature , Science , and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , alongside policy briefs and case studies.

• Innovation Policy
• Entrepreneurship
• Technology Commercialization
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Rebecca Lissner is a Senior Fellow for U.S. Foreign Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and a former professor at the U.S. Naval War College, where she served in the Strategic and Operational Research Department within the College of Operational and Strategic Studies. She has held senior national security roles in the Biden-Harris administration, including Deputy Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor to the Vice President, advising on U.S.-China competition, Ukraine, AI, and climate policy. AB in Social Studies, Harvard University MA and PhD in Government, Georgetown University Lissner’s research focuses on American grand strategy, the future of the liberal international order, and U.S. global leadership. She explores how the United States can adapt its foreign policy to maintain influence amid rising powers and domestic political shifts. Her work emphasizes reimagining, rather than restoring, the post-World War II international system through strengthened alliances, democratic coalitions, and strategic innovation. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on grand strategy, U.S. foreign policy after Trump, NATO and European security, and the evolving liberal order. These works span journals like Foreign Affairs , Foreign Policy , and Washington Quarterly , highlighting her expertise in strategic planning, crisis management, and alliance politics. Themes include the resilience of international institutions, the need for strategic coherence, and the importance of proactive leadership in shaping global norms. Scientific awards and honors are not explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Lissner has advised national security leadership and presidential campaigns, including those of Biden, Harris, and Clinton. She has contributed to major policy documents such as the Biden administration’s National Security Strategy and led contingency planning on Russia-Ukraine. Her media engagement includes commentary for CNN, MSNBC, BBC, and writing in The Atlantic and Washington Post , demonstrating broad influence in both policy and public discourse. She has held research affiliations at Georgetown University, Perry World House at the University of Pennsylvania, Yale’s International Security Studies, and Columbia’s Saltzman Institute, reflecting a robust academic network. While no formal lab or team is specified, her collaborative work with Mira Rapp-Hooper and leadership in government strategy teams indicate active participation in high-level research and policy teams.

• U.S. Foreign Policy
• Grand Strategy
• National Security
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Anthony King is a Professor of War Studies (Security and Defence) at the University of Exeter and Director of the Strategy and Security Institute (SSI), established in 2010. He leads SSI’s flagship MA in Applied Strategy, focusing on practical strategy training through simulations and fieldwork. His research bridges sociology and anthropology, emphasizing social transformation in military and civilian contexts. He holds a Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship (2021–24) and has secured five ESRC grants. Education: BA Archaeology & Anthropology (University of Cambridge), MA Political Science (University of Michigan, 1991), PhD Sociology (University of Salford, 1995). Academic roles include Professor of Sociology at Liverpool University (1997–2006), Professor of War Studies at the University of Warwick (2016–2023), and return to Exeter in 2023. Research Focus: Military sociology, AI in warfare, urban conflict, command structures, gender in armed forces, and counter-insurgency. Recent work includes Urban Warfare in the Twenty-First Century (2025) and AI, Automation, and War (2025). Media Engagement: Regular contributor to BBC Radio, The Times, and The Economist, with over 100 media appearances since 2022 on issues like Ukraine and AI’s military implications. Advisory Roles: Advised NATO, British Army, and Royal Marines. Conducted audits on military culture post-Atherton Report. Currently recruiting PhD students in military sociology, security studies, and AI/military decision-making. Labs/Teams: Director of SSI, leading research on AI, security, and military-tech complexes. Collaborates with defense institutions globally.

• Political Science
• Sociology
• Criminology
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Professor Rick Fawn is a leading scholar in international security with a focus on the former communist space. He holds a Professorship at the School of International Relations, University of St Andrews, and directs the Institute for the Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asia Studies. His work examines regional cooperation, post-communist transitions, and security dynamics in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Research Focus: International security, EU-NATO relations, Russian foreign policy, and conflict zones in the post-Soviet space. Grants: Recipient of a £4.7M ESRC/AHRC Centre of Excellence grant and a €580,000 EU Marie Curie ITN grant. Leadership Roles: Former Director of the Centre for Russia and East European Studies; current Director of the Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asia Studies Institute. Publications: Author/editor of 15 books, including recent works on the Visegrad Group and EU-Central Asian relations. His research bridges academia and policy, with contributions to governmental agencies and think tanks. Key themes include regionalism, authoritarian influence, and the geopolitical implications of Russia’s actions in Ukraine.

• International Security
• Post-Communist Studies
• European Politics
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Paolo Sellari is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Sapienza University of Rome, where he contributes significantly to research and teaching in political and economic geography, geopolitics, and infrastructure security. He is affiliated with the research group Geopolitics of the Sea and plays a key role in the Master in Geopolitics and Global Security , contributing to curriculum development and academic supervision. Department: Department of Political Science University: Sapienza University of Rome Email: paolo.sellari@uniroma1.it His research interests span a broad yet interconnected spectrum, including maritime geopolitics, Mediterranean and Arctic strategic dynamics, Chinese foreign policy (especially the Belt and Road Initiative), infrastructure as instruments of power, and the geopolitics of climate change. He also explores unconventional intersections such as sports and geopolitics. His scholarly work emphasizes spatial dimensions of power, resilience, and connectivity in a rapidly transforming global order. The analysis of his recent publications (2023–2025) reveals a strong thematic consistency focused on maritime routes, infrastructure security, and the evolving geopolitical roles of the Mediterranean and Arctic regions. His work frequently addresses the interplay between physical geography and power projection, with a particular interest in how climate change, technological evolution, and strategic investments reshape global and regional orders. He contributes to both academic journals and reference works, including the Italian Encyclopedia. While specific scientific awards are not listed in the provided texts, his consistent publication record in reputable venues and leadership in advanced academic programs suggest recognition within the academic community. Sellari advises students through the Master in Geopolitics and Global Security and is involved in organizing seminars and educational content. Although no direct mention of grants is made, his editorial roles and institutional leadership imply active engagement in academic projects and collaborations. He supervises thesis work and contributes to academic discourse through prefaces, introductions, and editorial reviews. He is a core member of the Geopolitics of the Sea research group, which focuses on maritime spatial dynamics, naval security, and the geopolitical implications of oceanic infrastructure and climate change. This group serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research connecting geography, political science, and security studies.

• Geopolitics
• Political Geography
• Economic Geography
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Mariarosaria Taddeo is Professor of Digital Ethics and Defence Technologies at the Oxford Internet Institute (University of Oxford) , where she also serves as DPhil Programme Director for Information, Communication and the Social Sciences. She is a Senior Research Fellow at the Alan Turing Institute and holds advisory roles at institutions including the Ministry of Defence (UK) Ethics Advisory Panel , the BRAID Programme , and the Leonardo Foundation . Education PhD (Doctor Europeus) in Philosophy from University of Padua Mariarosaria Taddeo’s research spans Digital Ethics, Philosophy of Technology, Cybersecurity Ethics, and AI Governance , with a focus on national defence applications. Her work addresses trust in AI , cyber conflict regulation , and ethical frameworks for autonomous weapons . She has published extensively in journals like Nature , Science , and Minds and Machines , including studies on data philanthropy , digital well-being , and quantum technology ethics . Scientific Awards 2010 Simon Award for Outstanding Research in Computing and Philosophy 2016 World Technology Award for Ethics 2018 InspiringFifty: Top 50 Italian women in technology ORBIT listings (2018, 2020) of top 100 women in AI Ethics 2020 Women’s Forum for Economy and Society: Outstanding Rising Talents ComputerWeekly Top 100 Influential Women in UK Technology (2020, 2023) Her projects include the UK MOD-funded AI Ethics Principles initiative, the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence ethical guidance project, and contributions to the PETRAS IoT Research Hub . She advocates for ethical AI implementation in defence and digital governance, influencing EU policy through the CEPS Task Force on AI and Cybersecurity .

• Digital Ethics
• Philosophy of Technology
• Cybersecurity
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Takuya Matsuda is an Assistant Professor at Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo, Japan, and a Non-Resident Fellow in the Asia Program at the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI). His work centers on alliance dynamics, great power relations, and U.S. grand strategy in the western Pacific, positioning him at the intersection of academic and policy-oriented international security research. His research interests include: Alliance Politics Great Power Competition US Foreign Policy and Grand Strategy Indo-Pacific Security US-China Relations Deterrence and Reassurance Theory The recent articles reflect a consistent focus on strategic stability in U.S.-China relations, the evolution of U.S. alliances in the Indo-Pacific, and long-term planning for geopolitical competition. His work bridges academic rigor with policy relevance, often published in leading journals and think tank platforms. His scientific contributions are recognized through publications in outlets such as The Washington Quarterly , Survival , and Foreign Policy , though no formal awards are listed in the text. He advises students in international relations and contributes to academic and policy discourse through research collaborations and commentary. He has held research positions at George Washington University, Notre Dame, National Taiwan University, and the University of Tokyo. His research is supported by affiliations with FPRI and Aoyama Gakuin University, and he is part of a broader network of scholars focused on Asian and global security dynamics, including institutions in the U.S., Japan, and Europe.

• International Relations
• Alliance Politics
• Great Power Competition
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Nicole Jackson is an Associate Professor in the School for International Studies at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Vancouver. Her research focuses on foreign and security policy, particularly Russian foreign policy, post-Soviet Central Asia, securitization, and hybrid challenges. She holds a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics (LSE) in Government, an MSc in Comparative Government from LSE, and a BA (Hons) in Political Science from the University of Toronto's Trinity College. Her career includes prior roles as Assistant Professor at the University of Warwick (UK) and current research on NATO's approaches to nuclear and information warfare risks. She is the 2025 NATO Defence College Fellow, focusing on strengthening responses to disinformation and hybrid threats through multilateral cooperation. Her work spans empirical studies on Russian policy, Canadian foreign policy responses, and theoretical debates on securitization. Education: Ph.D., Government, London School of Economics MSc, Comparative Government, London School of Economics BA (Hons), Political Science, University of Toronto Research themes include Russian military actions in post-Soviet conflicts, securitization frameworks, and Canada/NATO strategies against hybrid warfare. She has published extensively on these topics, including her 2003 book Russian Foreign Policy and the CIS and recent articles on disinformation and deterrence. Her 2024 MINDS/NDC Fellowship in Rome aims to address NATO’s responses to manipulated information threats. Teaching includes courses on Russian foreign policy, global security governance, and special topics in governance and conflict. She supervises graduate students on Eurasian security and Canadian foreign policy, with alumni in government agencies like Global Affairs Canada and CSIS.

• Foreign and Security Policy
• Russian Foreign Policy
• International Relations of Eurasia
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Dr Yanan Song serves as Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Global Politics at SOAS University of London, where she also holds the position of Co-Director of Distance Learning Programmes within the Department of Politics and International Studies. Prior to her current appointment, she was a Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Exeter. PhD in Politics, Durham University MSc in International Public Policy, University College London Dr Song's research centers on US foreign policy with particular emphasis on America's commitment to NATO in the post-Cold War era. Her work examines military operations in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Libya, and Ukraine through the lens of foreign policy analysis, with special attention to intra-administration bureaucratic politics. She is currently investigating US-China relations, focusing on how misperceptions and misinterpretations of each other's policies shape bilateral strategy, with specific interest in the reconfiguration of the relationship within the context of the One Belt One Road initiative. Analysis of Dr Song's publication record reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory examining US foreign policy commitments, NATO dynamics, and evolving US-China relations. Her recent work addresses contemporary challenges including the Ukraine crisis impact on transatlantic relations, trilateral dynamics in a multipolar world, and the reconfiguration of US-China relations in the post-pandemic era. Her scholarship consistently employs foreign policy analysis methodology to investigate how strategic misperceptions influence international relations and policy formulation. Dr Song actively supervises PhD students at SOAS and contributes to academic leadership through her role as Co-Director of Distance Learning Programmes. Her research appears to be supported by academic grants focused on international relations, US foreign policy, and China studies, though specific grant details are not publicly enumerated in her profile.

• US Foreign Policy
• NATO Commitment
• US-China Relations
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Kristian Søby Kristensen is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Political Science , University of Copenhagen. His work focuses on security and strategy within NATO, Danish/Western defense policy, Arctic security, geopolitics, and globalization. Key Research Areas: NATO and Transatlantic Relations Climate Change and Security Arctic Geopolitics Defense Policy and Governance Recent Publications: Arctic geoengineering governance (2025) Climate change securitization in Greenland (2024) Danish parliamentary oversight of security policy (2024) Nordic NATO expansion implications (2024) Collaborations: Co-author with Francesco Catonini, Johannes Bürkert, and Laura Mortensgaard Consultant for Danish defense and Arctic policy projects

• Security Policy
• Defense Policy
• War and Strategy
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