Research Network

Expert Analysis

53 curated defense experts providing insights on drone warfare, electronic warfare, and Baltic security. Their analysis informs our initiative proposals.

Primary Sources

Lead Analysts

Experts with direct experience in Ukrainian defense, Baltic security, or specialized knowledge in drone and electronic warfare.

Serhii 'Flash' Beskrestnov

Ukraine

Advisor to Ukraine Ministry of Defense

Samuel Bendett

USA

CNA / CNAS

Tatarigami_UA

Ukraine

Frontelligence Insight

Jack Watling

UK

RUSI

Andrew Perpetua

USA

Perun

Australia

Trent Telenko

USA

Retired DoD

Michael Kofman

USA

Carnegie Endowment

Rob Lee

USA

FPRI

Gustav Gressel

Germany

ECFR

H I Sutton

UK

Covert Shores

Fabian Hinz

Germany

IISS

Shashank Joshi

UK

The Economist

Justin Bronk

UK

RUSI

Kristi Raik

Estonia

ICDS

Jakub Janda

Czech Republic

European Values

Serhii Kuzan

Ukraine

Ukrainian Security & Cooperation Center

Yuriy Butusov

Ukraine

Censor.net

Def Mon

Ukraine

Mark Cancian

USA

CSIS

Trevor Holdsworth

UK

Janes

Ulrike Franke

Germany

ECFR

Kevin D. Stringer

USA

US Army War College

James Byrne

UK

RUSI

Alexander Gabuev

Germany

Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center

Patrick Hinton

UK

British Army

Jean-Dominique Merchet

France

L'Opinion

Olivier Schmitt

France

Royal Danish Defence College

Oryx

Netherlands

ChrisO_wiki

UK

Reuben Johnson

USA

Various publications

Additional Sources

Supporting Analysts

Broader defense and security experts providing context on regional dynamics, military technology, and strategic considerations.

Mick Ryan

Australia

Retired Maj. Gen, CSIS/Lowy Fellow

Phillips P. O'Brien

UK

St Andrews University

Xavier Tytelman

France

IHEDN, ENAC

Cedric Mas

France

IHEDN

Michel Goya

France

Colonel, Retired

Ryan McBeth

USA

Denys Davydov

Ukraine

Kira Rudik

Ukraine

Ukrainian MP, Holos Party Leader

Agathe Demarais

France

Former EIU, Geoeconomics

About Our Expert Selection

Experts are selected based on their demonstrated knowledge of modern warfare dynamics, particularly insights from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. We prioritize analysts with direct experience, academic credentials, or proven track records of accurate analysis. Content is extracted and analyzed to inform initiative development while respecting intellectual property.