Adam Dempsey is an advisor at Gulf State Analytics. Based in Switzerland, he was previously Head of Editorial Content for ETH Zurich’s International Relations and Security Network (ISN) and a Research Coordinator at the UK Defence Forum. Adam’s research focuses on defense-industrial issues, particularly procurement initiatives. He has previously written for Defence Viewpoints, Defence and Security Systems International, and Defense Industry Daily. Adam received his M.A. in Intelligence and Security Studies from the University of Salford and his B.A. in International Relations and Strategic Studies from Lancaster University.