His team comprises highly experienced regional and thematic experts with diverse backgrounds in academia, the private sector, and public service. They have provided expert commentary on issues ranging from terrorism threats and European elections to extremism and unrest, contributing to national and international media outlets.

Under Alexander’s leadership, the desk has been at the forefront of our coverage of the war in Ukraine, delivering detailed military and political analysis as well as strategic forecasting for clients and global media since before the full-scale invasion. As the lead analyst, Alexander has personally provided written and live commentary to international newspapers, broadcasters, and government stakeholders on various aspects of the conflict. His insights have spanned tactical appraisals of Russian weapons systems and tactics, analysis of Russian and Ukrainian offensives, and strategic forecasting on the war’s implications for Euro-Atlantic security, Russian hybrid warfare, and potential outcomes of the conflict.