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Michael Kofman
Research Scientist, CNA Corporation

Mr. Michael Kofman is a Research Scientist at CNA Corporation and a Fellow at the Kennan Institute, Woodrow Wilson International Center in Washington, D.C.  His research focuses on security issues in Russia and the former Soviet Union, specializing in defense and military analysis.  Previously he served at National Defense University as a Program Manager and subject matter expert, advising senior military and government officials on issues in Russia/Eurasia and Pakistan.  He has represented the Department of Defense in track one and track two efforts, through military engagement programs and strategic exchanges with Russian officials, along with trilateral dialogues.  At NDU he oversaw military-to-military engagements, training programs, and interoperability exercises for senior officers from the US and other countries.

He has published articles on security issues in Eurasia, focusing on Russia and Ukraine, along with numerous analyses for the US government.  He has also appeared in major television, online, and print media as a commentator and subject matter expert.  Mr. Kofman holds a M.A. in International Security from the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University and a B.A. in Political Science from Northeastern University.

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John Pereira

John Pereira retired from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) after serving for 30+ years, including as Deputy Director and then Director of the CIA's Directorate of Support. John is currently works with Global Business Services at IBM.

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