Alyson Bailes

Academic and diplomat specializing in security

Alyson Bailes - Academic and diplomat specializing in security
Born

April 6th, 1949
76 years ago

Died

2016
9 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

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An academic and diplomat specialized in international security. Served as the director of the European Centre for the Study of Extremism and as the first female director of the British American Security Information Council. Contributed to numerous publications on European and American defense policies and was involved in various think tanks focusing on global security issues. Engaged in teaching and research at multiple prestigious institutions.

Directorship at the British American Security Information Council

Leadership at the European Centre for the Study of Extremism

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