The Board
Co-founder & Chair of the Board
Nanaimo, British-Columbia, Canada
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.
Co-founder & Chair of the Board
Nanaimo, British-Columbia, Canada
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.
Co-founder & Vice-Chair of the Board
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Samuel Kelly currently works in the United States on the Chris Backemeyer Congressional Campaign. Previously, he worked in renewable energy marketing, served as a Constituent Liaison for Representative Don Bacon, contributed to policy development at the Nebraska Department of Education, and served as a Junior Strategic Advisor with Hyllus Systems, a Dutch drone company supporting Ukraine. A versatile and highly driven professional, Samuel brings steady execution across operations, policy, and communications, with a clear passion for climate security, transatlantic relations, and defense policy.
Co-founder & Vice-Chair of the Board
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Samuel Kelly currently works in the United States on the Chris Backemeyer Congressional Campaign. Previously, he worked in renewable energy marketing, served as a Constituent Liaison for Representative Don Bacon, contributed to policy development at the Nebraska Department of Education, and served as a Junior Strategic Advisor with Hyllus Systems, a Dutch drone company supporting Ukraine. A versatile and highly driven professional, Samuel brings steady execution across operations, policy, and communications, with a clear passion for climate security, transatlantic relations, and defense policy.
Board Director
Venice, Italy
Susanna Savini holds an MA in Global Security and Strategy from the Brussels School of Governance, where she has written her MA thesis on transboundary hydro hegemonic stability around international rivers, studying specifically the Mekong and Nile river basins. She also holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Trieste and a Postgraduate Certificate in Global Risk Analysis and Crisis Management, and has spent one semester abroad in Bayreuth, Germany. Currently, Susanna is looking to diversify her knowledge on security issues in the Indo-Pacific and to study routes to further strengthen EU relations with key partners in the area.
Board Director
Venice, Italy
Susanna Savini holds an MA in Global Security and Strategy from the Brussels School of Governance, where she has written her MA thesis on transboundary hydro hegemonic stability around international rivers, studying specifically the Mekong and Nile river basins. She also holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Trieste and a Postgraduate Certificate in Global Risk Analysis and Crisis Management, and has spent one semester abroad in Bayreuth, Germany. Currently, Susanna is looking to diversify her knowledge on security issues in the Indo-Pacific and to study routes to further strengthen EU relations with key partners in the area.
Board Director
Brussels, Belgium
Emmanuel Hubert is a Belgian student specializing in geopolitics, security, and defense in the Indo-Pacific. He conducted research at the Royal Higher Institute for Defense on the implications of Sino-American rivalry for transatlantic relations and the European security and defense architecture. Emmanuel aims to further develop his language skills, notably Chinese, to contribute to a more effective European strategy towards China and Asia.
Board Director
Brussels, Belgium
Emmanuel Hubert is a Belgian student specializing in geopolitics, security, and defense in the Indo-Pacific. He conducted research at the Royal Higher Institute for Defense on the implications of Sino-American rivalry for transatlantic relations and the European security and defense architecture. Emmanuel aims to further develop his language skills, notably Chinese, to contribute to a more effective European strategy towards China and Asia.
Co-founder & Chair of the Board
Nanaimo, British-Columbia, Canada
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.
Co-founder & Vice-Chair of the Board
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Samuel Kelly currently works in the United States on the Chris Backemeyer Congressional Campaign. Previously, he worked in renewable energy marketing, served as a Constituent Liaison for Representative Don Bacon, contributed to policy development at the Nebraska Department of Education, and served as a Junior Strategic Advisor with Hyllus Systems, a Dutch drone company supporting Ukraine. A versatile and highly driven professional, Samuel brings steady execution across operations, policy, and communications, with a clear passion for climate security, transatlantic relations, and defense policy.
Board Director
Venice, Italy
Susanna Savini holds an MA in Global Security and Strategy from the Brussels School of Governance, where she has written her MA thesis on transboundary hydro hegemonic stability around international rivers, studying specifically the Mekong and Nile river basins. She also holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Trieste and a Postgraduate Certificate in Global Risk Analysis and Crisis Management, and has spent one semester abroad in Bayreuth, Germany. Currently, Susanna is looking to diversify her knowledge on security issues in the Indo-Pacific and to study routes to further strengthen EU relations with key partners in the area.
Board Director
Brussels, Belgium
Emmanuel Hubert is a Belgian student specializing in geopolitics, security, and defense in the Indo-Pacific. He conducted research at the Royal Higher Institute for Defense on the implications of Sino-American rivalry for transatlantic relations and the European security and defense architecture. Emmanuel aims to further develop his language skills, notably Chinese, to contribute to a more effective European strategy towards China and Asia.
Co-founder & Chair of the Board
Nanaimo, British-Columbia, Canada
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.
Co-founder & Vice-Chair of the Board
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Samuel Kelly currently works in the United States on the Chris Backemeyer Congressional Campaign. Previously, he worked in renewable energy marketing, served as a Constituent Liaison for Representative Don Bacon, contributed to policy development at the Nebraska Department of Education, and served as a Junior Strategic Advisor with Hyllus Systems, a Dutch drone company supporting Ukraine. A versatile and highly driven professional, Samuel brings steady execution across operations, policy, and communications, with a clear passion for climate security, transatlantic relations, and defense policy.
Board Director
Venice, Italy
Susanna Savini holds an MA in Global Security and Strategy from the Brussels School of Governance, where she has written her MA thesis on transboundary hydro hegemonic stability around international rivers, studying specifically the Mekong and Nile river basins. She also holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Trieste and a Postgraduate Certificate in Global Risk Analysis and Crisis Management, and has spent one semester abroad in Bayreuth, Germany. Currently, Susanna is looking to diversify her knowledge on security issues in the Indo-Pacific and to study routes to further strengthen EU relations with key partners in the area.
Board Director
Brussels, Belgium
Emmanuel Hubert is a Belgian student specializing in geopolitics, security, and defense in the Indo-Pacific. He conducted research at the Royal Higher Institute for Defense on the implications of Sino-American rivalry for transatlantic relations and the European security and defense architecture. Emmanuel aims to further develop his language skills, notably Chinese, to contribute to a more effective European strategy towards China and Asia.
Co-founder & Chair of the Board
Nanaimo, British-Columbia, Canada
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.
Co-founder & Vice-Chair of the Board
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Samuel Kelly currently works in the United States on the Chris Backemeyer Congressional Campaign. Previously, he worked in renewable energy marketing, served as a Constituent Liaison for Representative Don Bacon, contributed to policy development at the Nebraska Department of Education, and served as a Junior Strategic Advisor with Hyllus Systems, a Dutch drone company supporting Ukraine. A versatile and highly driven professional, Samuel brings steady execution across operations, policy, and communications, with a clear passion for climate security, transatlantic relations, and defense policy.
Board Director
Venice, Italy
Susanna Savini holds an MA in Global Security and Strategy from the Brussels School of Governance, where she has written her MA thesis on transboundary hydro hegemonic stability around international rivers, studying specifically the Mekong and Nile river basins. She also holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Trieste and a Postgraduate Certificate in Global Risk Analysis and Crisis Management, and has spent one semester abroad in Bayreuth, Germany. Currently, Susanna is looking to diversify her knowledge on security issues in the Indo-Pacific and to study routes to further strengthen EU relations with key partners in the area.
Board Director
Brussels, Belgium
Emmanuel Hubert is a Belgian student specializing in geopolitics, security, and defense in the Indo-Pacific. He conducted research at the Royal Higher Institute for Defense on the implications of Sino-American rivalry for transatlantic relations and the European security and defense architecture. Emmanuel aims to further develop his language skills, notably Chinese, to contribute to a more effective European strategy towards China and Asia.
Co-founder & Chair of the Board
Nanaimo, British-Columbia, Canada
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.
Co-founder & Vice-Chair of the Board
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Samuel Kelly currently works in the United States on the Chris Backemeyer Congressional Campaign. Previously, he worked in renewable energy marketing, served as a Constituent Liaison for Representative Don Bacon, contributed to policy development at the Nebraska Department of Education, and served as a Junior Strategic Advisor with Hyllus Systems, a Dutch drone company supporting Ukraine. A versatile and highly driven professional, Samuel brings steady execution across operations, policy, and communications, with a clear passion for climate security, transatlantic relations, and defense policy.
Board Director
Venice, Italy
Susanna Savini holds an MA in Global Security and Strategy from the Brussels School of Governance, where she has written her MA thesis on transboundary hydro hegemonic stability around international rivers, studying specifically the Mekong and Nile river basins. She also holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Trieste and a Postgraduate Certificate in Global Risk Analysis and Crisis Management, and has spent one semester abroad in Bayreuth, Germany. Currently, Susanna is looking to diversify her knowledge on security issues in the Indo-Pacific and to study routes to further strengthen EU relations with key partners in the area.
Board Director
Brussels, Belgium
Emmanuel Hubert is a Belgian student specializing in geopolitics, security, and defense in the Indo-Pacific. He conducted research at the Royal Higher Institute for Defense on the implications of Sino-American rivalry for transatlantic relations and the European security and defense architecture. Emmanuel aims to further develop his language skills, notably Chinese, to contribute to a more effective European strategy towards China and Asia.
Advisors
Co-founder & Executive Director
Nanaimo, British-Columbia, Canada
Ross brings diverse experience working for the Canadian Federal Government at Service Canada and an immense passion for international relations, Indigenous studies, and Arctic security. Pursuing a master's degree in Brussels, Ross has demonstrated his willingness and appetite to learn outside of his national context and expand his understanding of global politics. He is also interested in establishing and building a stronger sense of Canada's relationship with Europe.
Senior Advisor
Mr. Christopher Case is the senior intelligence analyst for Hybrid Threats and Emerging and Disruptive Technologies at NATO’s SHAPE. He has over 20 years of intelligence experience across strategic, operational, and tactical levels. He served five years in the US Army analyzing counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency, including a 16-month deployment to Iraq. As a civilian with the US Defense Intelligence Agency, he analyzed multiple security challenges and deployed twice to Afghanistan to support NATO operations, and also supported Operation Unified Protector in Libya in 2011. He assumed his current SHAPE role in 2019. Mr. Case holds a BA in International Affairs from Vesalius College and an MA in International Conflict and Security from the University of Kent’s Brussels School of International Studies. He is currently a PhD candidate at Leiden University researching the military implications of biotechnologies and human enhancement for NATO.
Senior Advisor
Justin Mohn is a defense and security expert living in Brussels, Belgium. He served as a Capability and Armaments Officer in the International Staff at NATO Headquarters from 2020-2026, with a range of responsibilities from defence planning and capability development/delivery policy to adapting military capabilities to the changing realities of climate change and the energy transition. Prior to that he served as a Non-Resident Research Intern at the Hudson Institute focusing on adversary capabilities, innovative and disruptive technologies, and CBRN capabilities. Justin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Missouri, a Master of Arts in Security Studies from Kansas State University, and is a PhD candidate with King’s College London researching the effectiveness of foreign military volunteers in modern warfare.
Senior Advisor
Justin Mohn is a defense and security expert living in Brussels, Belgium. He served as a Capability and Armaments Officer in the International Staff at NATO Headquarters from 2020-2026, with a range of responsibilities from defence planning and capability development/delivery policy to adapting military capabilities to the changing realities of climate change and the energy transition. Prior to that he served as a Non-Resident Research Intern at the Hudson Institute focusing on adversary capabilities, innovative and disruptive technologies, and CBRN capabilities. Justin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Missouri, a Master of Arts in Security Studies from Kansas State University, and is a PhD candidate with King’s College London researching the effectiveness of foreign military volunteers in modern warfare.
Senior Advisor
Josiah Witherspoon is a defence and technology professional whose work focuses on geopolitics, defence innovation, artificial intelligence, and strategic competition. He is a Senior Advisor at the North Atlantic Policy Forum and has worked across government, alliance, financial-sector, and technology environments on issues related to security, emerging technology, and geopolitical risk. He holds a Master of Arts in International Affairs from Carleton University and a Joint Honours BA in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Ottawa.
Senior Advisor
Josiah Witherspoon is a defence and technology professional whose work focuses on geopolitics, defence innovation, artificial intelligence, and strategic competition. He is a Senior Advisor at the North Atlantic Policy Forum and has worked across government, alliance, financial-sector, and technology environments on issues related to security, emerging technology, and geopolitical risk. He holds a Master of Arts in International Affairs from Carleton University and a Joint Honours BA in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Ottawa.
Senior Advisor
Mr. Christopher Case is the senior intelligence analyst for Hybrid Threats and Emerging and Disruptive Technologies at NATO’s SHAPE. He has over 20 years of intelligence experience across strategic, operational, and tactical levels. He served five years in the US Army analyzing counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency, including a 16-month deployment to Iraq. As a civilian with the US Defense Intelligence Agency, he analyzed multiple security challenges and deployed twice to Afghanistan to support NATO operations, and also supported Operation Unified Protector in Libya in 2011. He assumed his current SHAPE role in 2019. Mr. Case holds a BA in International Affairs from Vesalius College and an MA in International Conflict and Security from the University of Kent’s Brussels School of International Studies. He is currently a PhD candidate at Leiden University researching the military implications of biotechnologies and human enhancement for NATO.
Senior Advisor
Justin Mohn is a defense and security expert living in Brussels, Belgium. He served as a Capability and Armaments Officer in the International Staff at NATO Headquarters from 2020-2026, with a range of responsibilities from defence planning and capability development/delivery policy to adapting military capabilities to the changing realities of climate change and the energy transition. Prior to that he served as a Non-Resident Research Intern at the Hudson Institute focusing on adversary capabilities, innovative and disruptive technologies, and CBRN capabilities. Justin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Missouri, a Master of Arts in Security Studies from Kansas State University, and is a PhD candidate with King’s College London researching the effectiveness of foreign military volunteers in modern warfare.
Senior Advisor
Josiah Witherspoon is a defence and technology professional whose work focuses on geopolitics, defence innovation, artificial intelligence, and strategic competition. He is a Senior Advisor at the North Atlantic Policy Forum and has worked across government, alliance, financial-sector, and technology environments on issues related to security, emerging technology, and geopolitical risk. He holds a Master of Arts in International Affairs from Carleton University and a Joint Honours BA in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Ottawa.
Senior Advisor
Mr. Christopher Case is the senior intelligence analyst for Hybrid Threats and Emerging and Disruptive Technologies at NATO’s SHAPE. He has over 20 years of intelligence experience across strategic, operational, and tactical levels. He served five years in the US Army analyzing counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency, including a 16-month deployment to Iraq. As a civilian with the US Defense Intelligence Agency, he analyzed multiple security challenges and deployed twice to Afghanistan to support NATO operations, and also supported Operation Unified Protector in Libya in 2011. He assumed his current SHAPE role in 2019. Mr. Case holds a BA in International Affairs from Vesalius College and an MA in International Conflict and Security from the University of Kent’s Brussels School of International Studies. He is currently a PhD candidate at Leiden University researching the military implications of biotechnologies and human enhancement for NATO.
Senior Advisor
Justin Mohn is a defense and security expert living in Brussels, Belgium. He served as a Capability and Armaments Officer in the International Staff at NATO Headquarters from 2020-2026, with a range of responsibilities from defence planning and capability development/delivery policy to adapting military capabilities to the changing realities of climate change and the energy transition. Prior to that he served as a Non-Resident Research Intern at the Hudson Institute focusing on adversary capabilities, innovative and disruptive technologies, and CBRN capabilities. Justin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Missouri, a Master of Arts in Security Studies from Kansas State University, and is a PhD candidate with King’s College London researching the effectiveness of foreign military volunteers in modern warfare.
Senior Advisor
Josiah Witherspoon is a defence and technology professional whose work focuses on geopolitics, defence innovation, artificial intelligence, and strategic competition. He is a Senior Advisor at the North Atlantic Policy Forum and has worked across government, alliance, financial-sector, and technology environments on issues related to security, emerging technology, and geopolitical risk. He holds a Master of Arts in International Affairs from Carleton University and a Joint Honours BA in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Ottawa.
Senior Advisor
Mr. Christopher Case is the senior intelligence analyst for Hybrid Threats and Emerging and Disruptive Technologies at NATO’s SHAPE. He has over 20 years of intelligence experience across strategic, operational, and tactical levels. He served five years in the US Army analyzing counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency, including a 16-month deployment to Iraq. As a civilian with the US Defense Intelligence Agency, he analyzed multiple security challenges and deployed twice to Afghanistan to support NATO operations, and also supported Operation Unified Protector in Libya in 2011. He assumed his current SHAPE role in 2019. Mr. Case holds a BA in International Affairs from Vesalius College and an MA in International Conflict and Security from the University of Kent’s Brussels School of International Studies. He is currently a PhD candidate at Leiden University researching the military implications of biotechnologies and human enhancement for NATO.
Senior Advisor
Justin Mohn is a defense and security expert living in Brussels, Belgium. He served as a Capability and Armaments Officer in the International Staff at NATO Headquarters from 2020-2026, with a range of responsibilities from defence planning and capability development/delivery policy to adapting military capabilities to the changing realities of climate change and the energy transition. Prior to that he served as a Non-Resident Research Intern at the Hudson Institute focusing on adversary capabilities, innovative and disruptive technologies, and CBRN capabilities. Justin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Missouri, a Master of Arts in Security Studies from Kansas State University, and is a PhD candidate with King’s College London researching the effectiveness of foreign military volunteers in modern warfare.
Senior Advisor
Josiah Witherspoon is a defence and technology professional whose work focuses on geopolitics, defence innovation, artificial intelligence, and strategic competition. He is a Senior Advisor at the North Atlantic Policy Forum and has worked across government, alliance, financial-sector, and technology environments on issues related to security, emerging technology, and geopolitical risk. He holds a Master of Arts in International Affairs from Carleton University and a Joint Honours BA in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Ottawa.
Senior Advisor
Mr. Christopher Case is the senior intelligence analyst for Hybrid Threats and Emerging and Disruptive Technologies at NATO’s SHAPE. He has over 20 years of intelligence experience across strategic, operational, and tactical levels. He served five years in the US Army analyzing counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency, including a 16-month deployment to Iraq. As a civilian with the US Defense Intelligence Agency, he analyzed multiple security challenges and deployed twice to Afghanistan to support NATO operations, and also supported Operation Unified Protector in Libya in 2011. He assumed his current SHAPE role in 2019. Mr. Case holds a BA in International Affairs from Vesalius College and an MA in International Conflict and Security from the University of Kent’s Brussels School of International Studies. He is currently a PhD candidate at Leiden University researching the military implications of biotechnologies and human enhancement for NATO.
Senior Advisor
Justin Mohn is a defense and security expert living in Brussels, Belgium. He served as a Capability and Armaments Officer in the International Staff at NATO Headquarters from 2020-2026, with a range of responsibilities from defence planning and capability development/delivery policy to adapting military capabilities to the changing realities of climate change and the energy transition. Prior to that he served as a Non-Resident Research Intern at the Hudson Institute focusing on adversary capabilities, innovative and disruptive technologies, and CBRN capabilities. Justin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Missouri, a Master of Arts in Security Studies from Kansas State University, and is a PhD candidate with King’s College London researching the effectiveness of foreign military volunteers in modern warfare.
Senior Advisor
Josiah Witherspoon is a defence and technology professional whose work focuses on geopolitics, defence innovation, artificial intelligence, and strategic competition. He is a Senior Advisor at the North Atlantic Policy Forum and has worked across government, alliance, financial-sector, and technology environments on issues related to security, emerging technology, and geopolitical risk. He holds a Master of Arts in International Affairs from Carleton University and a Joint Honours BA in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Ottawa.
Officers
Officers
Strategic Outreach Officer
Katharina Brzuska is a Junior Policy Analyst specialising in European defence policy. Her previous experience at FINABEL – the European Land Force Commanders Organisation included publishing analytical papers on defence cooperation and interoperability. Her interests focus on transatlantic relations and the evolving role of Europe in global security. Katharina holds a Master’s degree in International Politics from KU Leuven and is a member of Women in International Security (WIIS).
Chief Policy Editor and Strategic Communications Officer
Having recently completed his master's degree in Human Rights at the University of Oslo, Mathias builds upon his background in development studies with extensive international field experience. He engages with social and policy issues firsthand, most recently through the SEED exchange program in Malawi, as a graduate research fellow at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute, and as an international election observer in Armenia. This complements his prior diplomatic experience as an intern at the Norwegian Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, along with academic and fieldwork in the United States, Uganda, Madagascar, and Greenland. His primary areas of interest include peace and reconciliation, participatory development, Indigenous rights-holder issues, and Arctic security.
Policy Editor
Carlo Villani is a Brussels-based researcher and policy analyst specialising in European affairs, geopolitics, and emerging technologies. He holds a Master's degree in Diplomacy and Global Governance from the Brussels School of Governance and an Advanced Master's in European Policies and Public Administration from KU Leuven. His research interests include European technological sovereignty, semiconductor policy, economic security, and transatlantic relations. Drawing on experience in policy research and international organisations, he contributes to the NATO Policy Forum's editorial work, with a particular focus on the intersection of technology, security, and international affairs.
Policy Editor
Kara Liblick is a Finnish-American researcher and former contributing writer for the North Atlantic Policy Forum. She holds a Master’s degree in Crisis and Security Management from Leiden University in The Hague, where she specialized in violence, with a particular focus on conflict and terrorism. She currently works in Finnish public administration and as a researcher at Nordic Security Advisory, where her work focuses on hybrid threats, violent extremism, and emerging security challenges facing Nordic societies and institutions. Her broader background spans security analysis, forensic psychology, and international criminal justice.
Policy Editor
Laryssa McGlashon is a Canadian policy analyst and editor covering innovation governance and the strategic implications of frontier technologies, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific. Her experience in the Government of Canada included advancing major clean technology investment proposals and conducting nationwide infrastructure funding assessments. She has authored research on cybersecurity, emerging threats and the Indo-Pacific for the NATO Association of Canada and contributes analysis to the Centre for International Security and Economic Strategy. Laryssa holds an Honours degree in International Studies and Modern Languages from the University of Ottawa, with additional academic experience in Japan and South Korea.
Strategic Communications Coordinator
Sabrina Touijer holds a Master's degree in Crisis and Security Management with a specialization in War and Peace Studies. Passionate about conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and justice, Sabrina conducts research focused on understanding the dynamics of conflict and exploring sustainable pathways towards peace and security in complex environments.
Editorial Lead
Emmanuel Hubert is a Belgian student specializing in geopolitics, security, and defense in the Indo-Pacific. He conducted research at the Royal Higher Institute for Defense on the implications of Sino-American rivalry for transatlantic relations and the European security and defense architecture. Emmanuel aims to further develop his language skills, notably Chinese, to contribute to a more effective European strategy towards China and Asia.
Strategic Outreach Officer
Marshall is an American undergraduate at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, studying international relations, cyber security, and artificial intelligence applications. He is particularly interested in the nexus of emerging technologies, regulatory frameworks, and global power dynamics.
Digital Developer
Anders is a Creative Technologist and Digital Designer with a focus on UX, modern web design, and visual identity development. He builds digital platforms that strengthen communication, accessibility, and professional presence. Working with NAPF, Anders designed and developed the full website and brand system to support the organization’s expanding global network.
Content Production Coordinator
Susanna Savini holds an MA in Global Security and Strategy from the Brussels School of Governance, where she has written her MA thesis on transboundary hydro hegemonic stability around international rivers, studying specifically the Mekong and Nile river basins. She also holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Trieste and a Postgraduate Certificate in Global Risk Analysis and Crisis Management, and has spent one semester abroad in Bayreuth, Germany. Currently, Susanna is looking to diversify her knowledge on security issues in the Indo-Pacific and to study routes to further strengthen EU relations with key partners in the area.
Katharina Brzuska
Strategic Outreach Officer (Europe)
Katharina Brzuska is a Junior Policy Analyst specialising in European defence policy. Her previous experience at FINABEL – the European Land Force Commanders Organisation included publishing analytical papers on defence cooperation and interoperability. Her interests focus on transatlantic relations and the evolving role of Europe in global security. Katharina holds a Master’s degree in International Politics from KU Leuven and is a member of Women in International Security (WIIS).
Katharina Brzuska
Strategic Outreach Officer (Europe)
Katharina Brzuska is a Junior Policy Analyst specialising in European defence policy. Her previous experience at FINABEL – the European Land Force Commanders Organisation included publishing analytical papers on defence cooperation and interoperability. Her interests focus on transatlantic relations and the evolving role of Europe in global security. Katharina holds a Master’s degree in International Politics from KU Leuven and is a member of Women in International Security (WIIS).
Mathias Sivertsen
Chief Policy Editor and Strategic Communications Officer
Having recently completed his master's degree in Human Rights at the University of Oslo, Mathias builds upon his background in development studies with extensive international field experience. He engages with social and policy issues firsthand, most recently through the SEED exchange program in Malawi, as a graduate research fellow at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute, and as an international election observer in Armenia. This complements his prior diplomatic experience as an intern at the Norwegian Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, along with academic and fieldwork in the United States, Uganda, Madagascar, and Greenland. His primary areas of interest include peace and reconciliation, participatory development, Indigenous rights-holder issues, and Arctic security.
Mathias Sivertsen
Chief Policy Editor and Strategic Communications Officer
Having recently completed his master's degree in Human Rights at the University of Oslo, Mathias builds upon his background in development studies with extensive international field experience. He engages with social and policy issues firsthand, most recently through the SEED exchange program in Malawi, as a graduate research fellow at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute, and as an international election observer in Armenia. This complements his prior diplomatic experience as an intern at the Norwegian Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, along with academic and fieldwork in the United States, Uganda, Madagascar, and Greenland. His primary areas of interest include peace and reconciliation, participatory development, Indigenous rights-holder issues, and Arctic security.
Carlo Villani
Policy Editor
Carlo Villani is a Brussels-based researcher and policy analyst specialising in European affairs, geopolitics, and emerging technologies. He holds a Master's degree in Diplomacy and Global Governance from the Brussels School of Governance and an Advanced Master's in European Policies and Public Administration from KU Leuven. His research interests include European technological sovereignty, semiconductor policy, economic security, and transatlantic relations. Drawing on experience in policy research and international organisations, he contributes to the NATO Policy Forum's editorial work, with a particular focus on the intersection of technology, security, and international affairs.
Carlo Villani
Policy Editor
Carlo Villani is a Brussels-based researcher and policy analyst specialising in European affairs, geopolitics, and emerging technologies. He holds a Master's degree in Diplomacy and Global Governance from the Brussels School of Governance and an Advanced Master's in European Policies and Public Administration from KU Leuven. His research interests include European technological sovereignty, semiconductor policy, economic security, and transatlantic relations. Drawing on experience in policy research and international organisations, he contributes to the NATO Policy Forum's editorial work, with a particular focus on the intersection of technology, security, and international affairs.
Kara Liblick
Policy Editor
Kara Liblick is a Finnish-American researcher and former contributing writer for the North Atlantic Policy Forum. She holds a Master’s degree in Crisis and Security Management from Leiden University in The Hague, where she specialized in violence, with a particular focus on conflict and terrorism. She currently works in Finnish public administration and as a researcher at Nordic Security Advisory, where her work focuses on hybrid threats, violent extremism, and emerging security challenges facing Nordic societies and institutions. Her broader background spans security analysis, forensic psychology, and international criminal justice.
Kara Liblick
Policy Editor
Kara Liblick is a Finnish-American researcher and former contributing writer for the North Atlantic Policy Forum. She holds a Master’s degree in Crisis and Security Management from Leiden University in The Hague, where she specialized in violence, with a particular focus on conflict and terrorism. She currently works in Finnish public administration and as a researcher at Nordic Security Advisory, where her work focuses on hybrid threats, violent extremism, and emerging security challenges facing Nordic societies and institutions. Her broader background spans security analysis, forensic psychology, and international criminal justice.
Laryssa McGlashon
Policy Editor
Laryssa McGlashon is a Canadian policy analyst and editor covering innovation governance and the strategic implications of frontier technologies, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific. Her experience in the Government of Canada included advancing major clean technology investment proposals and conducting nationwide infrastructure funding assessments. She has authored research on cybersecurity, emerging threats and the Indo-Pacific for the NATO Association of Canada and contributes analysis to the Centre for International Security and Economic Strategy. Laryssa holds an Honours degree in International Studies and Modern Languages from the University of Ottawa, with additional academic experience in Japan and South Korea.
Laryssa McGlashon
Policy Editor
Laryssa McGlashon is a Canadian policy analyst and editor covering innovation governance and the strategic implications of frontier technologies, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific. Her experience in the Government of Canada included advancing major clean technology investment proposals and conducting nationwide infrastructure funding assessments. She has authored research on cybersecurity, emerging threats and the Indo-Pacific for the NATO Association of Canada and contributes analysis to the Centre for International Security and Economic Strategy. Laryssa holds an Honours degree in International Studies and Modern Languages from the University of Ottawa, with additional academic experience in Japan and South Korea.
Sabrina Touijer
Strategic Communications Coordinator
Sabrina Touijer holds a Master's degree in Crisis and Security Management with a specialization in War and Peace Studies. Passionate about conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and justice, Sabrina conducts research focused on understanding the dynamics of conflict and exploring sustainable pathways towards peace and security in complex environments.
Sabrina Touijer
Strategic Communications Coordinator
Sabrina Touijer holds a Master's degree in Crisis and Security Management with a specialization in War and Peace Studies. Passionate about conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and justice, Sabrina conducts research focused on understanding the dynamics of conflict and exploring sustainable pathways towards peace and security in complex environments.
Marshall Green
Strategic Outreach Officer (North America)
Marshall is an American undergraduate at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, studying international relations, cyber security, and artificial intelligence applications. He is particularly interested in the nexus of emerging technologies, regulatory frameworks, and global power dynamics.
Marshall Green
Strategic Outreach Officer (North America)
Marshall is an American undergraduate at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, studying international relations, cyber security, and artificial intelligence applications. He is particularly interested in the nexus of emerging technologies, regulatory frameworks, and global power dynamics.
Anders Cederberg
Digital Developer
Anders is a Creative Technologist and Digital Designer with a focus on UX, modern web design, and visual identity development. He builds digital platforms that strengthen communication, accessibility, and professional presence. Working with NAPF, Anders designed and developed the full website and brand system to support the organization’s expanding global network.
Anders Cederberg
Digital Developer
Anders is a Creative Technologist and Digital Designer with a focus on UX, modern web design, and visual identity development. He builds digital platforms that strengthen communication, accessibility, and professional presence. Working with NAPF, Anders designed and developed the full website and brand system to support the organization’s expanding global network.
Vetle Fjellstad
Strategic Outreach Officer (Europe)
Vetle Fjellstad holds a BA in European Studies from NTNU. He has a passion for Arctic Security, especially Russian and Scandinavian relationships. Having also served in the Norwegian Armed Forces, he has has both theoretical and practical experience in how Europe is handling the more threatening climate of today.
Vetle Fjellstad
Strategic Outreach Officer (Europe)
Vetle Fjellstad holds a BA in European Studies from NTNU. He has a passion for Arctic Security, especially Russian and Scandinavian relationships. Having also served in the Norwegian Armed Forces, he has has both theoretical and practical experience in how Europe is handling the more threatening climate of today.
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