Ali Mammadov is a political scientist specializing in military alliances and global security. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Political Science at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government, where he serves as Managing Editor at the Center for Security Policy Studies. He is the author of Global Security in the 21st Century, and his analysis has appeared at the Atlantic Council and The National Interest, with citations by the United States Congressional Research Service. His research focuses on alliance politics, great power competition and the geopolitical foundations of global security.