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Our Staff & Fellows

In addition to publishing reports and blogs, ASP fellows and staff provide thought leadership for on-the-record discussions and on-air appearances.

To reach one of our experts, please contact our Press Office at (202) 347-3115 or email press@americansecurityproject.org.

ASP’s Adjunct Fellows are not located at ASP’s Washington, DC office. ASP does not forward U.S. mail to adjunct fellows.

Matthew Wallin
Matthew Wallin

Chief Executive Officer

Expertise:  Public diplomacy, military history, national security policy, nuclear security, U.S.-Russia relations, asymmetric operations

Matthew Wallin is ASP’s Chief Executive Officer, a member of its board of directors, and has led ASP’s research on public diplomacy and strategic communications since 2011. He was previously ASP’s COO from 2... More

Courtney Manning
Courtney Manning

Director, AI Imperative 2030

Expertise: artificial intelligence, strategic competition, emerging security risks

Courtney Manning is the Director of AI Imperative 2030 at The American Security Project, where she leads a team of cross-disciplinary stakeholders investiga... More

Katherine Yusko
Katherine Yusko

Research Analyst

Expertise: Climate security, Indo-Pacific affairs, nuclear deterrence, military readiness, energy security


Katherine Yusko
is a research analyst at the American Security Project, where she leads research on energy security, strategic competition with China, and military readiness. Prior to joining ASP, Katherine ... More

Tais Davis
Tais Davis

Coordinator, External Relations and Development

Expertise: National Security Policy, Russia, Nuclear Security, Intelligence, Transatlantic Security, Public Diplomacy, and US Foreign Policy

Tais Davis is the Coordinator, External Relations and Development at ASP, where she leads social media strategy, press communications, and contributes to the organization’s development and fu... More

Josey Walden
Josey Walden

Intern, AI Imperative 2030

Expertise: China Policy and Strategic Competition, International Security Studies

Josey Walden is a senior at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, majoring in International Politics with a concentration in Security Studies. She is also pursuing minors in Chinese and Economics and holds declared proficiency in Spanish. Her academic work focuse... More

Rowa Nawari
Rowa Nawari

Intern, External Relations and Development

Expertise: International Security, Conflict Resolution, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East

Rowa Nawari is currently an undergraduate at the George Washington University and pursuing a B.A in International Affairs with a concentration in Security Policy and a minor in Law & Society.

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Monique Shum
Monique Shum

Intern, AI Imperative 2030

Expertise: China, Homeland and National Security, Intelligence

Monique Shum is an undergraduate student at George Mason University pursuing Criminology, Law and Society with a concentration in Homeland Security and Justice. She minors in International Studies and has experience relating to China, counterterrorism, and law enforcement.

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Nick Markiewicz
Nick Markiewicz

National Security Strategy Intern

Expertise: Power Transitions, Intrastate Conflict, Africa, and Transatlantic Security

Nick Markiewicz is currently pursuing a master’s degree in European studies at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. His research explores how Western engagement affects governance and conflict outcomes in Africa. He previously graduated from the Uni... More

Samuel Dumesh

National Security Strategy Intern 

Expertise: AI Policy, Cybersecu... More