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Abu Rushd

President

Pioneering leader in global security and intelligence, combining military precision with investigative expertise to shape strategic defense and policy solutions worldwide. From military to 27 years in journalism with 7 books written on Intelligence & Security, he is an authority in this field.

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Claudia Astarita

Advisor on China

An expert in Chinese foreign policy and Asian security, with over 10 years of experience in academia and strategic analysis. She has held key roles at Sciences Po and CeMiSS, specializing in China’s geopolitical strategies and its impact on global security.

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M. Zakir Hossain Khan

Director Nature & Integrity

A leading authority in climate finance, governance, and environmental sustainability, driving transformative solutions for climate justice and integrity in global development.
His groundbreaking CDRI 2024 is shifting the way how the world evaluates climate financing.

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Geoffroy Pellevoizin

Expert Advisor, Cyber Security & OSINT

Former Chargé d'affaires of French Cyber Security Agency - ANSSI (Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d'information), bringing extensive expertise in cyber threat intelligence, crisis management, and open-source intelligence (OSINT).

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Salman Chowdhury

Director National Security & External Affairs

An expert in irregular warfare, intelligence analysis, and global defense strategy, shaping critical solutions for national security and international military cooperation.

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Lorae Westmarsh

Advisor in Intelligence Analysis

Leverages over seven years of experience in criminal intelligence and threat detection, alongside her service in the Canadian Navy. Her expertise in tactical communications and data-driven analysis enhances ISTR's strategic intelligence capabilities and criminal investigation.

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