As a Research Analyst at The Plakhov Group, Alex is currently working on Quick Takes, Podcast Summaries, and Event Reports.

Alex is in his final year at Toronto Metropolitan University, majoring in International Economics and Finance with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. His professional experience spans both the private and public sectors, including roles with the Ontario Public Service and several boutique consulting firms. Alex speaks English and Russian.

His research and analysis focus on international economics, foreign policy, defence, and geopolitics, with a specialized interest in the Middle East, Russia, and the Korean Peninsula.