Justin R.

Director, Strategic Security Programs
Male43 y/oIntelligence Information Analyst/Consultant/Consulting DirectorLive in United StatesNationality United States
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Summary

Director-Level Policy & Security Strategist with over 17 years of experience in great power competition, U.S.–China relations, NATO security policy, and defense strategy. Extensive background leading strategic research programs, managing analytical teams, and advising senior stakeholders on deterrence strategy, force posture, sanctions policy, and geopolitical risk forecasting. Combines dual-master’s academic specialization with applied leadership experience across government-affiliated institutions and international advisory environments.

Work experience

  • Director, Strategic Security Programs

    Atlantic Council
    2023.01-Current(3 years)
    • Lead Indo-Pacific and U.S.–China security portfolios. • Oversee research teams producing high-level strategic assessments. • Facilitate policy dialogues between U.S., European, and Asian stakeholders. • Direct scenario-based simulations addressing escalation risks in maritime Asia.
  • Deputy Director, International Security Program

    Stimson Center
    2020.01-2022.12(3 years)
    • Managed NATO and alliance security research initiatives. • Supervised analytical staff and coordinated cross-program outputs. • Drafted executive memoranda on emerging defense technologies. • Led Track II diplomatic engagements on crisis management.
  • Senior Policy Analyst

    National Defense University
    2017.07-2019.12(2 years)
    • Conducted deterrence and arms control policy analysis. • Participated in war-gaming and interagency strategy simulations. • Produced assessments on nuclear posture and regional stability.
  • Defense & Geopolitical Risk Analyst

    Control Risks
    2013.09-2017.06(4 years)
    • Delivered geopolitical risk forecasts focused on East Asia and Eastern Europe. • Advised multinational executives on sanctions and regulatory risk. • Produced quarterly regional security outlook reports.
  • Research Analyst

    International Security Studies Institute
    2008.01-2011.12(4 years)
    • Conducted research on alliance structures and military modernization trends. • Contributed to policy briefs on great power deterrence. • Supported senior fellows in strategic risk modeling projects.

Educational experience

  • London School of Economics

    International Political Economy
    2012.09-2013.08(a year)
    Specialization: • Economic statecraft • Sanctions regimes • Global trade security • Strategic resource competition.
  • Georgetown University

    Security Studies
    2006.08-2008.05(2 years)
    Deterrence theory nuclear non-proliferation, U.S.–China military competition, Defense policy planning, and International security law.
  • American University

    international relations
    2001.09-2005.05(4 years)
    Concentration in international conflict, comparative politics, and foreign policy analysis.

Languages

Russian
Normal
English
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
Good

Certificates

• OSINT Analytical Methods Certification (2021)
2021.06
• Crisis Simulation & War-Gaming Facilitation Certification (2019)
2019.09
• Advanced Sanctions & Economic Statecraft Training (2018)
2018.05
Strategic Intelligence Analysis Certification (2016)
2016.02

Skills

Executive Policy Briefing
Sanctions & Economic Statecraft
Multilateral Strategic Dialogue Facilitation
OSINT & Geopolitical Risk Analysis
Nuclear Deterrence & Arms Control
NATO & Transatlantic Defense Policy
U.S.–China Strategic Competition
Strategic Program Leadership
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