The NDC Next Generation fellowship operates as a standing problem-solving capability for NATO. It moves away from the traditional model of annual academic fellowships to maintain a permanent network of early-career professionals whose membership is defined by their ongoing engagement.
The fellowship prioritises technical and functional expertise—for instance in engineering, electronic warfare, civil-military relations—over area studies. We seek specialists who possess both deep subject-matter mastery and the agility to apply that knowledge to diverse, cross-disciplinary challenges. This allows the network to bridge the gap between siloed technical skill sets and NATO’s broader operational requirements.
Core functions
Applied Problem-Solving: The fellowship revolves around intensive in-person workshops designed to resolve specific challenges sourced from across the NATO enterprise.
A Growing Knowledge Base: By drawing from academic, military, governmental, and industrial sectors, the network builds a deepening body of applied expertise that remains available to NATO stakeholders.
Peer Collaboration: Membership provides a continuous link to a high-calibre network of peers and NATO change-makers.
Engagement
The fellowship is currently consolidating its network rather than seeking new applicants. However, the scheme is actively seeking challenge setters. NATO stakeholders with tricky problems that require a multidisciplinary technical response are encouraged to reach out. To propose a challenge or discuss how the network can support your requirements, contact: [email protected]
List of Participants
Ms Agachi Anca– Romania
Areas of Expertise: Security policy, NATO transformation, global governance, strategic foresight
Mr Albalawi Almuntaser– Jordan
Areas of Expertise: Arms control, Middle East, Science and Security, CBRN, International Organisations
Mr Alkis Ali– Türkiye
Areas of Expertise: Nuclear security, nuclear terrorism, extended deterrence
Mr Amelot Arthur– France
Areas of Expertise: Arctic, Antarctic, EU
Mr Andolfatto Giacomo– Italy
Areas of Expertise: NATO, nuclear weapons, defence, Sahel
Ms Arseneau-Bruneau Dominique– Canada
Areas of Expertise: Information operations, disinformation, civil-military cooperation
Mr Beerlink Kai Pascal– Germany
Areas of Expertise: Cyber, emerging technology, Russia
Mr Bosticco Riccardo– Italy
Areas of Expertise: Innovation, industrial competition, technological Change
Ms Boswinkel Lotje– Netherlands
Areas of Expertise: Conventional deterrence, US alliances, Europe, Indo-Pacific
Ms Bourhrous Amal- Morocco
Areas of Expertise: Conflict analysis, peacebuilding, Middle East and North Africa
Ms Castagna Sara– Italy
Areas of Expertise: Cyber, strategic foresight
Ms Charotte Daphné– France
Areas of Expertise: Human Security, protection of civilians
Mr Crawford Jack– USA
Areas of Expertise: Nuclear policy, transatlantic security, open-source intelligence
Mr Fakolujo Oluwadamilare– Canada
Areas of Expertise: Intelligence, terrorism, deterrence
Mr Fogel Benjamin– USA
Areas of Expertise: NATO-EU cooperation, strategic partnerships, emerging technologies
Mr Gallagher Brennan– USA
Areas of Expertise: Joint operations, strategic intelligence, & counter-unmanned aircraft systems
Mr Got Antoine– Canada/France
Areas of Expertise: Russia, deterrence, defence
Mr Greene Noah– USA
Areas of Expertise: Military technology, transatlantic relations, European defense
Mr Guccione Oscar Luigi– Italy
Areas of Expertise: Poland, CEE, Defense industry
Ms Guiberteau Ricard Jade– France
Areas of Expertise: European defense industry, defense economics, global military expenditures, transatlantic burden-sharing
Major Han Ma-eum- Republic of Korea
Areas of Expertise: Public affairs, disinformation warfare
Mr Hartmann Jannik – Germany
Areas of Expertise: Hybrid warfare, military mobility
Ms Herrmann Eufracio Katja-Elisabeth– Germany/Mexico
Areas of Expertise: Emerging technologies, transatlantic affairs, strategic foresight, European CSDP
Dr Hrytsenko Alina– Ukraine
Areas of Expertise: Strategic Planning, Strategic Studies, Security Policy
Mr Ilievski Hristijan- North Macedonia
Areas of Expertise: Western Balkans, Eastern partnership
Ms Jaggers Paris- UK
Areas of Expertise: Biotechnology, neuroscience, medical
Mr Kaplan Alexander– USA
Areas of Expertise: Security cooperation, economic security, risk analysis
Ms Karner Natasha– Australia
Areas of Expertise: AI, drones, nuclear
Ms Kürzdörfer Nora– Germany
Areas of Expertise: Geoeconomics, foreign policy, digital security
Ms Lisboa Laura– Portugal
Areas of Expertise: International politics, European security, strategic studies
Ms Loriers Kassandra– France
Areas of Expertise: OSINT investigations, counterinsurgencies, Middle Eastern politics
Dr Marchionna Gianmarco Gabriele– Italy
Areas of Expertise: Cyber, strategic foresight, risk analysis
Mr Mathewson Andro– UK/US
Areas of Expertise: Ukraine, emerging tech, strategy
Dr Mazziotti di Celso Matteo– Italy
Areas of Expertise: Civil-military relations
Mr Mark McQuay– UK
Areas of Expertise: Strategic foresight, Western Balkans, Organized Crime
Ms Metreveli Elene- Georgia
Areas of Expertise: Russia, conflicts, Black Sea security
Mr Minier Jiro– France/Japan
Areas of Expertise: Cyber, espionage, East Asia
Mr Miseih Kirellos– Italy
Areas of Expertise: Information Environment, emerging and disruptive technologies, EU, MENA
Ms Molina Sanchez Beatriz- Spain
Areas of Expertise: Public opinion research
Mr Nadal Campos Aleix– Spain
Areas of Expertise: Space defence, military innovation
Mr O’Doherty Jack- Ireland
Areas of Expertise: Nuclear Strategy, missile defense, air/naval warfare
Ms Ozkarasahin Sine– Türkiye
Areas of Expertise: Unmanned systems, maritime
Mr Pawlak Julian– Germany
Areas of Expertise: Maritime strategy, Baltic Sea, northern flank, deterrence and defense
Dr Peponas Emmanouil– Greece
Areas of Expertise: Balkans
Mr Picot Pierre-Louis– France
Areas of Expertise: European security, strategic autonomy, nuclear deterrence
Ms Aurora Pompei– Italy
Areas of Expertise: Nuclear politics, arms control
Dr Prushankin Keith– USA
Areas of Expertise: Russia, Central/Eastern Europe, military, political parties, authoritarianism
Mr Jacob Ross– Germany
Areas of Expertise: France, Germany, Populism
Ms Rodriguez Fernandez Irene– Spain
Areas of Expertise: Cognitive Warfare, radicalisation, extremism
Ms Sala Lucrezia– Italy
Areas of Expertise: Russia and hybrid threats, transatlantic defence
Mr Scarazzato Lorenzo– Italy
Areas of Expertise: Defence industry, military expenditure
Mr Schranner Maximilian– Germany
Areas of Expertise: Health security, intrastate conflict, strategic foresight
Mr Schulze Laurin– Germany
Areas of Expertise: Space Security, Indo-Pacific, Polar Regions
Mr Simon Sascha– Germany
Areas of Expertise: Drone warfare, strategic/technological foresight, Arctic
Mr Solomon Marcu-Andrei– Romania
Areas of Expertise: Russia & Eurasia, hybrid warfare, strategic communication
Mr Stormann Jan– Austria
Areas of Expertise: Strategic foresight, hybrid warfare, innovation policy
Ms Tawfik Dina– Egypt
Areas of Expertise: Nuclear politics, EU-MENA relations, disinformation and AI
Ms Tkáčová Natália– Slovakia
Areas of Expertise: Disinformation, hybrid threats, gender disinformation
Mr Vácz István Dávid- Hungary
Areas of Expertise: Theory of geopolitics, Iran-West relations, greater Middle East
Mr Verstraete Wannes– Belgium
Areas of Expertise: Nuclear deterrence, arms control, non-proliferation
Ms Withorne Jamie– USA
Areas of Expertise: Nuclear, emerging technology, defence planning
Ms Yelamos Charlotte– USA/Spain
Areas of Expertise: Intelligence, military and intelligence cultures, cyber
Ms Zarogianni Foteini– Greece
Areas of Expertise: Middle East, North Africa, Euro-Mediterranean, conflict, proxy warfare, non-state actors, force
Mr Žvinys Žygimantas – Lithuania
Areas of Expertise: Defense Strategy, Arms Industry Policy, Eastern Europe & The Caucasus
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