Erik Silfversten is director of the RAND Europe Centre for Futures and Foresight Studies (CFFS) and a deputy director of the Defence, Security and Justice research group. He specialises in applying futures and foresight methods to enhance long-term planning and decision-making. His work helps governments and international organisations anticipate future opportunities and risks, explore alternative scenarios, and strengthen strategic resilience in complex and uncertain environments.

Silfversten has extensive experience leading interdisciplinary research projects on complex policy challenges related to science and technology (S&T) and future socio-technical trends, including areas such as AI, comparative national S&T performance, and strategic advantage through S&T. He has delivered research and analysis for senior decision-makers across a wide range of public- and private-sector organisations, including the UK Ministry of Defence, the European Commission, the European Defence Agency, and NATO.

Before joining RAND, he was manager for Policy and Strategic Development at IMPACT, the cybersecurity partner of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Silfversten holds an M.Sci. (Honors) in international relations and global issues from the University of Nottingham.

Education

M.Sci. in international relations and global issues, University of Nottingham

Languages

English; Swedish

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