Dr. Maurizio Geri is a former analyst on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at the NATO Allied Command. He was also previously an analyst for the Italian Defence General Staff and has 20 years of experience in research and civilian operations on peace and security, international order, democratization, human rights and collective defense (particularly in the MENA). He has delivered research for various think tanks including The Carter Center and The Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of any institutions with which the author is associated.