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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