About Ali

Ali Alkis is a nuclear security professional, currently pursuing his PhD in the field in Türkiye. He has recently been appointed as a Junior Associate Fellow at the Research Division of the NATO Defense College, where he collaborates with next-generation leaders and scholars through conferences, seminars, and professional development activities. In this role, he contributes to research on defense policy and strategic studies, enhancing his expertise in international security matters. As the Nuclear Threat Initiative’s (NTI) Emerging Nuclear Security Leader and the WINS Ambassador to Türkiye, Ali is at the forefront of critical issues related to nuclear security, nonproliferation, nuclear terrorism, and nuclear piracy. His extensive research and leadership in these areas contribute to the global discourse on nuclear security. Ali is also an active member of Harvard University’s Ukraine Nuclear Security Working Group, which operates under the Managing the Atom (MTA) program. He contributes to high-impact research on nuclear policy and regional security challenges and actively participates in the Gender Champions in Nuclear Policy initiative as the Gender Champion of the OdCNP, advocating for greater diversity and inclusivity in the field. Previously, Ali served as a Nuclear Scholar in the UK’s Nuclear Security Culture Programme, implemented by King’s College London, where he honed his expertise in nuclear security culture and policy. His insights into Turkish nuclear and foreign policies are widely recognized, and his thought leadership is increasingly acknowledged through his numerous published articles, book chapters, interviews, and op-eds. Committed to raising public awareness on nuclear security matters, Ali actively engages with the broader community through his social media platforms. His work continues to make an impact on both national and international nuclear security policy discussions.

Area of expertise

Executive manager