Experts

Leadership, fellows, and specialist contributors

ADSI’s expert network brings together leadership, thematic specialists, and region-focused contributors working across defence, security, cyber policy, strategic affairs, and diplomatic risk.

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Each profile outlines the expert’s role, primary research focus, and areas of specialist interest. Select a profile to read more.

Expert network

A structured expert page built like a serious institute

ADSI’s experts page is organised to help readers move quickly between leadership, research themes, and individual specialist profiles. The design emphasises clarity, authority, and easy access to profile pages.

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Leadership and fellows

Profiles are arranged to reflect institutional leadership and thematic depth across the institute’s agenda.

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Specialist focus

Each card includes a concise description so readers can quickly identify subject matter expertise and regional emphasis.

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Profile-led navigation

Every expert card links to a standalone profile page, creating a more complete and credible institutional presentation.

Areas represented

Coverage across policy, strategy, and regional security

ADSI’s expert network supports research and commentary on defence policy, strategic competition, cyber resilience, ASEAN and regional institutions, South Asian security dynamics, and strategic dialogue across Asia.

Profile categories: leadership, strategic affairs, cyber policy, defence policy, regional security, South Asia, East Asia, and dialogue programming.

Ch. Farhan Mushtaq

Ch. Farhan Mushtaq

Chairman

Provides institutional leadership, long-range strategic direction, and development of ADSI’s research, dialogue, and public engagement agenda.

Institution buildingStrategic directionPublic engagement
Farah Siddiqui

Farah Siddiqui

Senior Fellow, Strategic Affairs

Examines strategic competition, alliance dynamics, deterrence trends, and wider shifts in Indo-Pacific order.

Strategic competitionAlliance politicsDeterrence
Daniel Tan

Daniel Tan

Research Director, Cyber Policy

Focuses on cyber policy, infrastructure resilience, digital governance, and technology risk across Asian security environments.

Cyber policyCritical infrastructureDigital governance
Nadia Rahman

Nadia Rahman

Associate Fellow, Defence Policy

Analyses defence planning, force structure, procurement trends, and military modernisation across Asian states.

Defence planningForce structureProcurement
Samuel Lee

Samuel Lee

Senior Analyst, Regional Security

Studies ASEAN security institutions, regional cooperation, and diplomatic approaches to strategic risk management.

ASEAN securityRegional cooperationDiplomacy
Hina Mahmood

Hina Mahmood

Visiting Fellow, South Asia

Researches South Asian strategic affairs, crisis stability, and the civil-military dimensions of regional security.

South AsiaCrisis stabilityCivil-military relations
Kenji Watanabe

Kenji Watanabe

Non-Resident Fellow, East Asia

Explores East Asian deterrence posture, strategic technology policy, and shifts in competitive security environments.

East AsiaDeterrenceStrategic technology
Aisha Karim

Aisha Karim

Programme Lead, Strategic Dialogue

Leads dialogue programming and track-two engagement around defence, security, and policy debate in Asia.

Strategic dialogueConveningTrack-two engagement
Experts

Our Experts

ADSI brings together leadership, research, and regional expertise across defence, security, and strategic affairs in Asia.

Ch. Farhan Mushtaq

Ch. Farhan Mushtaq

Chairman

Provides institutional leadership and strategic direction for ADSI’s long-term research and public engagement agenda.

Farah Siddiqui

Farah Siddiqui

Senior Fellow, Strategic Affairs

Specialises in strategic competition, alliance dynamics, and geopolitical developments across the Indo-Pacific.

Daniel Tan

Daniel Tan

Research Director, Cyber Policy

Focuses on cybersecurity policy, critical infrastructure resilience, and regional cyber risk frameworks.

Nadia Rahman

Nadia Rahman

Associate Fellow, Defence Policy

Covers defence planning, force modernisation, procurement trends, and military capability development in Asia.

Samuel Lee

Samuel Lee

Senior Analyst, Regional Security

Examines ASEAN cooperation, diplomatic security frameworks, and regional stability across Southeast Asia.

Hina Mahmood

Hina Mahmood

Visiting Fellow, South Asia

Researches South Asian strategic affairs, crisis stability, and evolving civil-military and regional security dynamics.

Kenji Watanabe

Kenji Watanabe

Non-Resident Fellow, East Asia

Focuses on East Asian deterrence, strategic competition, and security policy in technologically advanced environments.

Aisha Karim

Aisha Karim

Programme Lead, Strategic Dialogue

Leads dialogue initiatives and contributes to research engagement, institutional partnerships, and public-facing programmes.