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NATO NextGen Futures


Launched in early 2025, NATO NextGen Futures brings together fifty young security analysts, selected through a competitive process from over 350 applicants.

Built around a forecasting platform, the initiative allows officials from across the Alliance to pose questions about the likelihood of key events or trends. Cohort members will respond collectively, offering rapid assessments and exploring the implications through collaborative debate.

But this group is tasked with more than forecasting. Alongside probability estimates, they will examine second-order effects, question assumptions, and surface overlooked dynamics shaping the future of war and warfare.

The platform acts both as a sounding board and a kind of strategic sonar—supporting reflection while scanning for weak signals and emerging disruptions. Much of the work will take place behind the scenes, through direct exchanges and internal discussion, but insights will be shared publicly where possible.

Over time, the platform is intended to become a standing resource for NATO officials to engage with analysts, explore foresight tools, and access fresh, unconventional perspectives.

To pose a question or explore collaboration, 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, disarmament and nonproliferation, WMDs, international security, Middle East, international organisations

    • Mr Alkis Ali- Türkiye
      Areas of Expertise: Nuclear security, Turkey-NATO relations, extended deterrence

    • Mr Amelot Arthur- France
      Areas of Expertise: Polar regions, Greenland, strategic foresight

    • 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

    • Ms Balm Julia- USA/Canada
      Areas of Expertise: Space power, strategic studies

    • Mr Beerlink Kai Pascal- Germany
      Areas of Expertise: Cyber, emerging technology, Russia

    • Ms Blablová Veronika- Czech Republic
      Areas of Expertise: China, artificial intelligence, information operations

    • Mr Bosticco Riccardo- Italy
      Areas of Expertise: Industrial organisation, technology, security

    • 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 Charotte Daphné- France
      Areas of Expertise: Civilian protection, NGOs

    • Mr Crawford Jack- USA
      Areas of Expertise: Nuclear policy, transatlantic security, open-source intelligence

    • Ms Ellenberg Molly- USA
      Areas of Expertise: Terrorism, radicalization

    • 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: Strategic intelligence, interoperability, operational planning

    • Mr Got Antoine- Canada/France
      Areas of Expertise: Russia, deterrence, defence

    • Mr Greene Noah- USA
      Areas of Expertise: Transatlantic technology, military technology

    • Mr Guccione Oscar Luigi- Italy
      Areas of Expertise: Poland, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)

    • Ms Guiberteau Ricard Jade- France
      Areas of Expertise: Defense industry, economics, transatlantic burden-sharing

    • Major Han Ma-eum- Republic of Korea
      Areas of Expertise: Public affairs, disinformation warfare

    • Ms Herrmann Eufracio Katja-Elisabeth- Germany/Mexico
      Areas of Expertise: Emerging technologies, strategic foresight, transatlantic affairs

    • Mr Ilievski Hristijan- North Macedonia
      Areas of Expertise: Western Balkans, Eastern partnership, geopolitics (Europe)

    • Mr Kaplan Alexander- USA
      Areas of Expertise: Security cooperation, economic security, risk analysis

    • Ms Karner Natasha- Australia
      Areas of Expertise: Autonomous weapons, AI, nuclear weapons

    • Ms Loriers Kassandra- France
      Areas of Expertise: OSINT investigations, counterinsurgencies, Middle Eastern politics

    • 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

    • Dr Marchionna Gianmarco Gabriele- Italy
      Areas of Expertise: European Union, cyber, strategic foresight, submarine cables, risk analysis

    • Mr Mathewson Andro- UK/US
      Areas of Expertise: Emerging technologies, Russia/Ukraine, strategic planning

    • Dr Mazziotti di Celso Matteo- Italy
      Areas of Expertise: Military policy, Northern Africa, military operations

    • 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 Miseih Kirellos- Italy
      Areas of Expertise: EDTs (biotechnology), strategic foresight, counter-terrorism

    • Dr Muller Lilly- Norway
      Areas of Expertise: Cybersecurity, technology, artificial intelligence

    • Mr Nadal Campos Aleix- Spain
      Areas of Expertise: Space defence, military innovation

    • Mr O'Doherty Jack- Ireland
      Areas of Expertise: Nuclear weapons, missile defense, air/naval warfare, anti-submarine warfare

    • Ms Ozkarasahin Sine- Türkiye
      Areas of Expertise: Unmanned naval vehicles, defense economics, red team

    • Mr Pawlak Julian- Germany
      Areas of Expertise: Security & defence, Baltic Sea, (maritime) strategy

    • Dr Peponas Emmanouil- Greece
      Areas of Expertise: Balkans

    • Ms Politi Alice- Italy
      Areas of Expertise: China

    • 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

    • Ms Sala Lucrezia- Italy
      Areas of Expertise: Russia and hybrid threats, transatlantic defence

    • Mr Scarazzato Lorenzo- Italy
      Areas of Expertise: European defence industry, military expenditure

    • Mr Schranner Maximilian- Germany
      Areas of Expertise: Health security, intrastate conflict, strategic foresight

    • Mr Solomon Marcu-Andrei- Romania
      Areas of Expertise: Russia, Moldova, sanctions

    • Mr Stormann Jan- Austria
      Areas of Expertise: Strategic foresight, hybrid warfare, innovation policy

    • Ms Tawfik Dina- Egypt
      Areas of Expertise: Middle East, nuclear deterrence, WMDFZs

    • Ms Tkáčová Natália- Slovakia
      Areas of Expertise: Disinformation, hybrid threats, democracy backsliding, Slovakia, Czech Republic

    • Mr Vácz István Dávid- Hungary
      Areas of Expertise: Iran, Middle East, Caucasus

    • Mr Verstraete Wannes- Belgium
      Areas of Expertise: Nuclear weapons

    • Ms Withorne Jamie- USA
      Areas of Expertise: Nuclear weapons, arms control, emerging technology

    • Ms Yelamos Charlotte- USA/Spain
      Areas of Expertise: Intelligence, military and intelligence cultures, cyber

    • Ms Zarogianni Foteini- Greece
      Areas of Expertise: Proxy warfare, conflicts, Middle East & Euro-Mediterranean