Syed Ahmed Ali is a Research Assistant at the Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies, Islamabad. Earlier, he worked with the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) and taught at National Defence University as visiting faculty. His research interests include emerging technologies, particularly cyber security and Artificial Intelligence. His insights are frequently published in leading newspapers such as ‘Express Tribune’ and ‘The News International’. He completed his MPhil in Strategic Studies from the National Defence University and his undergrad from SZABIST University in International Relations.