Our Team
Security Observer brings together a diverse international network of analysts, academics, practitioners and subject-matter experts from across the Global South. Our members represent a wide range of professional, cultural and disciplinary backgrounds, including security, diplomacy, international relations, peacebuilding, governance, humanitarian affairs, psychology, cultural heritage and strategic analysis.
Armenia
Mikael Darbinian
Geopolitical and security analyst, ex US diplomat, specialises in foreign policy analysis, military studies
NIGER
Alkassoum Abdourahamane
Sahel security commentator, humanitarian expert. Certified African studies specialist
CAMBODIA
Dr Thong Mengdavid
Deputy Director China-ASEAN Studies Centre, lecturer at the Royal University of Cambodia
NIGERIA
Abubakar Sadiq Alhassan
Geopolitical and Intelligence analyst, founder of the “GeopoliticswithAbu” podcast
ARGENTINA
Jimena Alfaro
Specialist in Integrative Cognitive Psychotherapy. University lecturer, researcher
CAMEROON
Kibang Cedrick Zuo-Kom
Geopolitical and security analyst, research fellow at IRPIA
KENYA
Sitati Wasilwa
EMEA Manager and Lead Geopolitical Analyst at APAC Assistance
TUNISIA
Dr Nizar Chaari
Senior Consultant in Strategy, Governance, and Leadership
PERU
Andy Philipps Zeballos
Professor of Political Science, expert in anti-corruption policies and human development
PARAGUAY
María José Centeno
Artist and specialist in Paraguay’s traditional crafts and cultural heritage
BRUNEI
Wira Gregory
Analyst covering Southeast Asian diplomatic, geopolitical, and security developments
BANGLADESH
Mahfujur Rahman
Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, Bangladesh University of Professionals
CAMEROON
Dr Kinang Derrick Fai
Peace Building Consultant,Jurist specialising in International, Relations, Conflict Resolution, Peace Studies and Human Rights.
ECUADOR
Marko Calderón Verduga
Specialising in conflict resolution in the modern globalised world
INDIA
Gopal Kumar
Founder of borderless.VIP®, with a background in global investment management, a published visual and literary artist
TUNISIA
Safa Bargaoui
Geopolitical and international relations analyst
MAURITIUS
Bruneau Laurette
Strategic lead, maritime and ports facility threats counter consultant, Director of DRCS Africa HQ
CAMEROON
Dr. Hermann Brice Ehowa
Political Scientist specialising in regional integration and conflict resolution
NIGERIA
Quadri Akanji
Geopolitical analyst and global strategist, specialising in international relations, democracy and African political development.