Drake Warren is a policy researcher at RAND, with research interests in national security. His career has been largely devoted to the management of national security organizations, with a particular emphasis on their research, development, test, and evaluation sectors, as well as the industrial base. Drake’s work in strategic foresight employs a diverse range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies, aiding leaders in comprehending future dynamics and potential risks. His research extends into the realm of geography and spatial analysis, where he frequently explores the resilience of economies, societies, and organizations in the face of disruptive events, including hurricanes, terrorist attacks, pandemics, and wildfires. Prior to his tenure at RAND, Drake was at Sandia National Laboratories, where he concentrated on issues related to homeland security, nuclear policy, and management. Drake holds a Ph.D. in Spatial Analysis from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, an MA in Economics from Northwestern University, and a BA in Mathematical Economic Analysis from Rice University.
PhD in spatial analysis, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; MA in economics, Northwestern University; BA in mathematical economic analysis, Rice University
