Basya is Co-Director & Assistant Editor for Geopol. He is a graduate of an MA in International Peace and Security at King’s College London and holds a BA in Politics and Sociology with proficiency in French at the University of Exeter. Basya, is also a representative of Indonesia and Deputy Head of Youth and Students at the ASEAN-UK Business Forum.

Adina is a analyst at Geopol. She holds a BA from the University of Liverpool and an MA in Political Science and International Relations from Korea University. Adina has experience in diplomacy, working at the Romanian Embassy in Seoul, South Korea.

Alexander is a contributing political risk and intelligence analyst at Geopol based in Washington D.C, with experience in geopolitical risk writing, corporate investigations, and protective intelligence.

Martha is an analyst on the Latin America & Caribbean Research Desk. She holds a BA from the University of Manchester in History and Portuguese, and has recently started an MPhil at the University of Cambridge in Politics and International Studies. Martha is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, and specialises in Latin American political analysis.

Robin is an intern at Geopol Report and is completing a BA in International Politics and Mandarin at the University of Bath.

Edward is an analyst at Geopol that specialises in radicalisation, extremism and ethno-sectarian political violence in the Middle East. Edward is currently working towards his postgraduate degree in Terrorism and Political Violence at the University of St Andrews and holds a BSc in Social Anthropology.

Elle is an analyst on the Security and Terrorism Desk, and holds a MSc in War & Psychiatry from Kings College London. Elle also works for the Democratic Progress Institute, conducting research and analysis.

Saaud is an analyst for Geopol’s Indo-Pacific Research Desk and has collaborated with think tanks and corporate organizations, contributing actionable recommendations for security and policy frameworks. Saaud holds an MA in World Politics and International relations from Università di Pavia.

Maciej is an analyst on the Europe Research Desk. He is currently in his final year of a BA in International Relations at King’s College London. Fluent in Polish, Maciej has experience as an Economic Researcher at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in London.

Lucy is an analyst on the Middle East & North Africa Research Desk. Lucy holds an MSc in International Public Policy and a BA in English Literature and American Studies. Alongside facilitating interfaith relations, she has managed projects surrounding community cohesion and educational empowerment, including in the Middle East. Outside of geopolitics, Lucy enjoys learning languages, football, and live music. 

Michal is an analyst on the Middle East & North Africa Research Desk. Michal is in his third at the University of St Andrews, studying International Relations and Middle East Studies. Michal has previously contributed to the Institute of Middle East, Central Asia and Caucasus studies as an intern. His research focus lies in emerging trends in environmental policies and international legal governance with a focus on the Middle East and European Union's relations.

Ozan is an analyst on the Türkiye Research Desk. Ozan is a bachelor student in politics and international relations at UCL. Ozan holds many other roles, such as a security & defence researcher for European Student Think Tank (EST) and a report manager at Global Weekly.

Isabella is an analyst on the North American Desk. She holds an M.A. in Conflict, Security, and Development from the King's College of London's Department of War Studies, and a B.A. in International Studies from the University of Washington's Jackson School of International Studies. She is fluent in both English and German. 

Jake is an analyst on the European Research Desk. He holds a B.A. in International Affairs from the University of Georgia (USA) and an M.A. in International Relations from Leiden University (Netherlands). His travels and international experiences in Austria, Kosovo, and beyond have shaped his focus on European security.

Irshad is an analyst on the Africa Research Desk. He holds an MSc in Defence and Security from Cranfield University, in partnership with the UK Defence Academy, an MA in International Political Economy from King’s College London, and a BSc in Economics from Middlesex University. He has a decade of experience in training and development for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, working for leading defence companies. Irshad specialises in regional security in the Horn of Africa and the Gulf, as well as counterterrorism and peacebuilding strategies.

Rim is an analyst on the Middle East and North Africa Research Desk. She holds an MA in Intelligence and International Security from King’s College London and a BA in Politics and International Relations from the University of Manchester. She has a strong interest in the MENA region, shaped by both her academic background and professional experience working in the Political Department of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain in London. 

Rex is an analyst on the Security and Terrorism Desk. He holds a BSc in International Affairs and an MA in History & International Studies. Currently, he is completing an MLitt in Terrorism & Political Violence at the University of St Andrews under the prestigious Commonwealth Shared Scholarship. He also works as a research assistant at CSTPV. Beyond academia, he funds education for talented, underprivileged Nigerian youths through his charity. 

Ayusha is an analyst on the Security and Terrorism Desk. Ayusha holds an MSc in Political Science and Political Economy from LSE and also hold a BSc in Economics and Politics from the University of Exeter. Ayusha specialises in Gender, Right wing populism and the interplay between political science and economics and its effects on the broader population. 

Christian is an analyst on the European Research Desk. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and International Relations (Italy) and an M.A. in Organised Crime and Global Security (United Kingdom). He is currently working as Criminology Lecturer, and outside of the academia world, he enjoys languages, swimming and jazz music.

Denholm is an analyst on the European Research Desk. He is currently pursuing an MA in International Political Economy at King’s College London, having previously graduated in Politics and International Relations (BA). His research focuses on economic statecraft, monetary and fiscal policy, and global governance. Alongside his studies at KCL, he is also learning Mandarin.

Merve is an analyst on the Türkiye Research Desk. Merve holds an MA in International Relations from the University of Manchester. With experience in INGOs and think tanks in Türkiye, she now works for a non-governmental body in London focused on environmental disaster preparedness in the UK. She is also a member of Common Futures Conversations at Chatham House.

Noah is an analyst on the Türkiye Research Desk. He holds a BA in Anthropology and History and an MSc in Conflict, State-building, and Development, both from the University of Birmingham. Noah has gained experience in the political risk sector through roles as a research assistant at the Fund for Peace and an intern at the Istanbul Policy Center. His research focuses on natural resource governance as well as a strong interest in the Black Sea Region.

Anna is an analyst on the Security and Terrorism Desk. She holds an MA in Terrorism, Security, and Society from King’s College London, as well as a BA in History and International Relations from King’s College London. She has a strong interest in extremism, political violence, and the intersection of gender and violent conflict. She is fluent in French and English. 

Raphael is an analyst on the Latin America & Caribbean Research Desk. He holds a BA in Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics from the University of Cambridge. He also studied Political Science at both the University of Havana and the University of Antioquia. Raphael's experience studying in Colombia and Cuba and teaching English in Peru has shaped his interest in the prevailing political, economic, social, and cultural trends of Latin America. He is fluent in English, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.

Sharmin is an analyst on the Indo-Pacific Research Desk. She graduated in Politics and International Relations from SOAS University. Her recent experience includes technology research, spanning the intersection between geopolitics, sustainability, and technology. She has a particular research interest in the Global South and ESG trends.

David is an analyst on the Middle East and North Africa Research Desk. He holds an MA in International Relations from King’s College London and a BA in Politics from the University of Leeds. He has a strong interest in the Middle East, particularly the Israel-Palestine region. David is fluent in English and French.

Oscar is an analyst on the Middle East & North Africa Research Desk. He holds a BA in Economics & International Relations from Saint Louis University Madrid and is a currently working towards a MA in World Politics and International Relations at the University of Pavia. He has worked at the Istanbul Policy Center and speaks Levantine Arabic.

Jamie is an analyst on the Middle East and North Africa Research Desk, who also focuses on international development in Africa and the geopolitics of the EU and BRICS nations. Jamie holds an MA in Business Economics and Political Science from the University of Glasgow and is currently completing his MSc in International Social and Public Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He has over four years of client services experience across multiple industries, including responsibilities such as business management and business development consultancy.

Jasleen is an analyst on the Africa Research Desk. Jasleen holds a BA in International Relations with a minor in Criminal Justice and a concentration in Peace and Conflict from the United States International University–Africa (USIU-A). She is a Fellow with the International Relations Society of Kenya (IRSK), joint initiative by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS). Her research and interests centre on diplomacy, intelligence, security, and global governance, with a particular focus on conflict resolution and geopolitical dynamics across Africa. She is a native speaker of English, Kiswahili, Punjabi, and Hindi.

Ethan is an analyst on the North America Research Desk. Ethan is currently completing his BA in Political Science and International Affairs at the University of Georgia (USA). He is also a contributor to the Loch Johnson Society, a nonpartisan student-led foreign policy journal and weekly digest. He is fluent in English and has professional working proficiency in French.

Gwenyth Lloyd is Geopol Reports Creative Lead and holds background in Graphic Design and Marketing for various international clients. With a BA in English from Manchester University and a BFA in Communication Design from Parsons School of Design. Gwenyth has extensive experience in design, branding, and marketing strategy for clients such as Harvard Alumni Association, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and The Council for Foreign Relations. She works within Geopol Reports on branding and creative management across a variety of projects.

Vira is an analyst on the European Research Desk, with a background in History, Politics, and Law from the University of Exeter and the University of Law in London. She brings hands-on experience in renewable energy policy, helping clients navigate fast-moving regulatory and political changes. Her work focuses on some of the most pressing issues today: artificial intelligence, sustainability, energy security, and governance across the UK, Eastern Europe, and the Former Soviet Union.

Aydin is an analyst on the Middle East & North Africa Research Desk. Aydin holds a MA in Global Governance and Sustainable Development from Middlesex University London and hold a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Goldsmiths, University of London. Aydin also has experience as a research fellow at the European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights and is fluent in Persian.

Robert is an analyst on the Security & Terrorism Research Desk. He holds an MA in Politics from the University of Edinburgh and is studying towards an MLitt in Terrorism and Political Violence at the University of St Andrews. His current research focus is on the relationship between socioeconomic inequality and lone actor terrorism, and he interns at St Andrews' Centre for Global Law and Governance.

Sen is an analyst on the European Research Desk. Sen is pursuing a BSc in International Relations at the London School of Economics, having studied Financial Economics at Columbia University as part of a study abroad program. Aside from his Dutch background, his Italian and Japanese heritage drives his ongoing efforts to become fluent in both languages.

Noam is an analyst for Geopol Report and a History PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge. She has an MA in International Relations from Tel Aviv University and a BA in History and Russian from Brown University. Her research focuses on the Soviet Union and the Cold War, and she has also done work in Middle Eastern security and diplomacy and Russian geopolitics. She is particularly interested in Russian-Middle Eastern relations. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Hebrew, and proficient in Russian.