Victoria Jordan

Analyst
Brussels Office

Education

M.Phil. in modern European history, University of Cambridge; B.A. in German and history, University College London

Overview

Victoria Jordan is an analyst at RAND Europe focusing on defence and security issues. Her experience spans a range of research areas, including futures and foresight, counterterrorism, preventing and countering violent extremism and the impact of digital technologies on society. She has contributed to policy research projects for high-profile clients, including the European Commission, the European Parliament, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory and the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security.

Prior to joining RAND Europe, she worked for Kantar on large-scale multi-country surveys and evaluation projects. Previously, she was a trainee in the Global Trends unit of the European Parliament Research Service (EPRS), providing analysis of medium- and long-term social, geopolitical and technological trends. She holds an M.Phil. in modern European history from the University of Cambridge and a B.A. (Hons) in German and history from University College London (UCL). 

Research Focus

Recent Projects

  • Identifying conflict-affected and high-risk areas for EU importers of minerals
  • Measures to prevent terrorist attacks with vehicles
  • EU prevention of radicalisation policy stocktaking and evaluation methodology

Languages

French; German

Publications