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Emerging Experts: 2026-2027 Global Program

Emerging experts have, at an early stage in their career, expressed an interest in addressing the humanitarian, economic and other implications of arms transfers, security assistance, and weapons use.

Current program participants (2026-2027) are based in Australia, Belgium, Cyprus, England, Germany, Italy, Lebanon, Mexico, Poland, Rwanda, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Uganda, the United States, and Zimbabwe. 

The Forum's work is supported by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. See past programs and learn more in our FAQ.

Check out our 2026-2027 cohort below!

Experts

Tabitha Racheal Agaba

Tabitha Racheal Agaba

Freelance Writer and Researcher
2026-2027 Global Program
Christelle Barakat

Christelle Barakat

Researcher
Lebanese Center for Policy Studies
2026-2027 Global Program
Lauren Barnard

Lauren Barnard

Graduate Student
University of Edinburgh
2026-2027 Global Program
Mina Basmaci

Mina Basmaci

Foreign Policy Fellow
United States Senate
2026-2027 Global Program
Laurent Bizimana

Laurent Bizimana

Founder, Executive Director
Actors Rwanda
2026-2027 Global Program
Jacob Boggs

Jacob Boggs

Researcher
2026-2027 Global Program
Tereza Corradi

Tereza Corradi

Senior Analyst
DefSec Innovation Hub
2026-2027 Global Program
Esmée de Bruin

Esmée de Bruin

PhD Candidate
University of Amsterdam
2026-2027 Global Program
Marta Durin

Marta Durin

PhD Candidate
University La Sapienza of Rome
2026-2027 Global Program
Omar Faried

Omar Faried

Gulf Security Analyst
2026-2027 Global Program
Yohan Freuville

Yohan Freuville

2026-2027 Global Program
Melanie Garcia Flores

Melanie Garcia Flores

Consultant
Organization of American States
2026-2027 Global Program
Ashley Gate

Ashley Gate

Foreign Affairs Correspondent
Foreign Exchanges
2026-2027 Global Program
Tanya Gill

Tanya Gill

Graduate Professional
UNIDIR
2026-2027 Global Program
Dominika Iwan-Sojka

Dominika Iwan-Sojka

Assistant Professor
University of Silesia in Katowice
2026-2027 Global Program
Anavi Khanna

Anavi Khanna

Student
Colby College
2026-2027 Global Program
Arsen Markarov

Arsen Markarov

Federal Background Investigator
Peraton
2026-2027 Global Program
Stephanie Meciar

Stephanie Meciar

PhD Candidate
University of Queensland
2026-2027 Global Program
Chris Motia

Chris Motia

Investment Management Consulting
Deloitte
2026-2027 Global Program
Zac Mukherjee

Zac Mukherjee

Consultant
Control Arms
2026-2027 Global Program
Selma Mustafić

Selma Mustafić

Research Assistant
Uppsala University
2026-2027 Global Program
Tafadzwa Ndofirepi

Tafadzwa Ndofirepi

Intern
Gun Free South Africa
2026-2027 Global Program
Abongile Nkamisa

Abongile Nkamisa

Lawyer
Open Secrets
2026-2027 Global Program
Melissa Nyoni

Melissa Nyoni

International Justice Writer
Platform for Peace and Humanity
2026-2027 Global Program
Khristel Pebe

Khristel Pebe

Geospatial Intelligence Researcher
2026-2027 Global Program
Sarah Schmidt

Sarah Schmidt

Graduate Student
Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt and Sciences Po Rennes
2026-2027 Global Program
Nyein Nyein Thant Aung

Nyein Nyein Thant Aung

Security Policy Analyst and Researcher
2026-2027 Global Program
Kaya Van Der Horst

Kaya Van Der Horst

Graduate Student
Geneva Academy
2026-2027 Global Program

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