THE TEAM

Michael Hilliard is a conflict journalist and analyst specializing in the geopolitical and security affairs of Russia, Europe, and the former Soviet republics. He has spent over a decade reporting from some of the world's most volatile conflict zones and has been recognized with various awards for his journalism and analytical work. Michael's extensive experience as a war correspondent and defence policy writer has given him a unique perspective on geopolitical defence and security issues. He currently serves and advises members of multiple governments on Eurasian and European defence policy.

Perri is a researcher and analyst primarily specialising in disinformation, misinformation, OSINT and geopolitics. She is currently completing a Master of Conflict and Security with the United Nations Institute of Training and Research.

Jamie is a regional journalist specialing in culture and breaking news. He has experience in written and radio media and has covered topics from local politics to federal elections and international affairs.

Genevieve Donnellon-May is a geopolitical and global strategy advisor interested in regional resource conflict and environmental governance in Asia. Currently, she is the Asia-Pacific analyst at The Red Line and a researcher at the Oxford Global Society as well as one of the 2023 CSIS Pacific Young Leaders'. Genevieve holds an MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management from the University of Oxford, and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) and a Diploma of Languages
from the University of Melbourne. She has held positions as the 2022 Young Australians in International Affairs Climate Fellow as well as at the Institute of Water Policy, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, andthe Asan Institute for Policy Studies, South Korea.

Nate is a recent graduate of the University of Glasgow, where he received a master’s degree in Russian/Eurasian studies. After living in Kyiv for two years, Nate relocated to Tbilisi, Georgia, following the outbreak of war in 2022. He focuses mainly on memory politics, digital disinformation, and the historical and ethnolinguistic dynamics of current conflicts in the post-Soviet world.

A product of the International Relations program at the University of Exeter, Jemima concentrates primarily on Russian and Eastern European politics. With her keen insight into the intricate power dynamics of the area, she has dedicated her academic pursuits to unraveling the complexities of the region's geopolitics. Jemima's perspective on these matters, rooted in rigorous academic study, offers a fresh take on the ever-evolving political landscape of Eastern Europe and Russia.

Robbie is a graduate from the University of Queensland in Peace and Conflict Studies, and with a Masters in International Relations. His area of focus is civil unrest and revolutions.

Isaac is a freelance researcher, analyst, and graduate student at George Mason University in Global Affairs. He focuses primarily on conflict and security in the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East.

A product of the International Relations program at the University of Exeter, Jemima concentrates primarily on Russian and Eastern European politics. With her keen insight into the intricate power dynamics of the area, she has dedicated her academic pursuits to unraveling the complexities of the region's geopolitics. Jemima's perspective on these matters, rooted in rigorous academic study, offers a fresh take on the ever-evolving political landscape of Eastern Europe and Russia.

Ross is the founder of AR Global Security, a geopolitics outlet based on TikTok and YouTube. He specialises in the post-Soviet space, digital governance and border disputes, and studied at Loughborough University & King's College London.

Joe is an audio producer and editor for a variety of shows from New Commentary to Audio Drama. He has extensive experience cutting tape, booking talent, interviewing guests, scoring music and in sound design.