Elias Schimkat is a German-American MA in International Governance and Diplomacy student at Sciences Po with a specialization in Intelligence, holding a BA in International Studies from Leiden University. He has multiple professional experiences, including with a German Bundestag MP, at NATO SHAPE’s Partnerships Directorate, as well as in bi- and multilateral diplomatic missions. Elias is particularly interested in foreign intelligence operations on allied territory and how NATO’s partnerships with neighboring countries can contribute to transatlantic stability. In his free time, he enjoys learning new languages, playing football/soccer, and going to the gym.