Mattias Eken is a senior analyst at RAND Europe in the Defence, Security and Justice research group. His areas of specialisation include nuclear strategy, deterrence, strategic culture, missile defence, and societal resilience. In addition, he has worked on projects relating to emerging technologies, including the military risks and opportunities of AI, and the space sector. Eken has contributed to research projects for high-profile clients such as the UK Ministry of Defence, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, the UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, the UK Defence Academy, and the Australian Department of Defense. Prior to joining RAND, Eken worked at Richmond, the American University in London, and at the University of St. Andrews. His research has been published in outlets such as Newsweek, Business Insider, and Kyiv Post. Eken holds a Ph.D. in modern history from the University of St. Andrews, an M.A. in war studies from King's College London, and a B.A. in history from the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David.
Ph.D. in modern history, University of St Andrews; M.A. in war studies, King's College London; B.A. in history, University of Wales, Trinity Saint David
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Course Coordinator, "Western Europe Sub-Regional Overview Course", Foreign Service Institute
