Ross Manson is a Fellow at the Canadian Maritime Security Network and a Junior Research Fellow at the NATO Association of Canada, where he analyses Canadian defence and national security. Previously, he served as a Wargaming Intern at the Belgian Defence College, contributing to the strategic understanding of military operations, and as a Citizen Service Officer for Service Canada, ensuring the integrity of government policy delivery. As the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the North Atlantic Policy Forum (NAPF), Ross oversees general administration, publication coordination, and strategic outreach to foster a community for young policy professionals. A versatile and proactive researcher, he brings deep expertise in policy analysis, organizational leadership, and stakeholder relations, with a clear passion for Arctic security, climate-driven militarization, and decolonization in defence policy.