About me
My wife Nadia and I visiting Busch Gardens (Oct 2022)
I'm a defense analyst at RAND, and freelance editor for several think tanks and foundations. Previously, I was a fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where I conducted research on missiles, air defense, nuclear weapons, and emerging technologies. I have an MA from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a BA from Tufts University, with both degrees in international relations.
My career mission is to develop, fuel, 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 work on research, events, and engagements that aims 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.
In general, I seek to make positive, lasting impact wherever I go. My non-work hobbies include Islamic studies, weightlifting & yoga, reading, and "rotting" with my wife, Nadia.