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Praevisio Institute

Our Team

Meet the dedicated professionals behind Praevisio Institute — bringing together diverse expertise to deliver cutting-edge geopolitical analysis and strategic foresight.

Who We Are

Diverse expertise,
unified purpose

At Praevisio Institute, our strength lies in our team of dedicated professionals who bring together diverse expertise from geopolitics, security studies, economics, and strategic foresight.

Our collaborative approach ensures that every analysis benefits from multiple perspectives and rigorous interdisciplinary scrutiny, delivering insights that are both comprehensive and actionable.

11
Core Researchers
4
Analytical Frameworks
3+
Continents of Coverage
36+
Experts in our network

Leadership Team

The people behind
every analysis

Marcus Ghebrehiwet
Marcus Ghebrehiwet
Founder

Strategic leadership and vision for the Institute's research direction and operational framework. The driving force behind Praevisio's mission to deliver rigorous, evidence-based geopolitical analysis.

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Julius Kivel
Julius Kivel
Senior Fellow

Geopolitical and economic analyst specialising in forecasting, conflict theory, and global political dynamics, with academic training in International Relations and experience across Europe, Asia, and Africa.

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Johannes Gummert
Senior Fellow

Specialising in economic analysis and the geopolitical implications of technological disruption. Bridging the gap between market dynamics and strategic power competition.

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Olena Melnyk
Olena Melnyk
Research Fellow

Focused on the shifting tectonic plates of Eastern Europe, with deep analytical grounding in the Ukraine conflict and the broader contest for influence between great powers across the post-Soviet space.

Jānis Ozols
Research Fellow

Covering the Baltic States and Northern Europe, with a focus on regional security architecture, NATO's northeastern flank, and the strategic dynamics shaping one of Europe's most consequential frontiers.

Christopher Wizda
Christopher Wizda
Guest Author & Network Contributor

Central Asia specialist and former Country Director for American Councils in Turkmenistan. Monthly columnist at Trade Finance Global, with analytical focus on energy and pipeline geopolitics, neutrality doctrines, and the shifting balance of influence between Moscow, Beijing, Ankara, and Washington across the region.

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Luca Rossi
Luca Rossi
Research Fellow

Bridging two regions bound by history and shared geopolitical pressures, covering Southern Europe's Mediterranean dynamics and Latin America's evolving role in a fragmented, multipolar world order.

Li Ming
Li Ming
Research Fellow

Analysing the strategic competition at the heart of 21st-century geopolitics: the US–China rivalry across trade, technology, and security — alongside China's growing footprint across the African continent.

Mikael Virtanen
Mikael Virtanen
Research Fellow

Tracking the fault lines between Brussels and Moscow, with expertise spanning EU foreign policy, NATO's evolving strategic posture, and the long-term implications of Russia's confrontation with the Western order.

Arjun Singh
Arjun Singh
Research Fellow

Examining India's ascent through the prism of its pivotal relationships with Washington and Beijing, while exploring how New Delhi's strategic autonomy shapes — and is shaped by — the currents of the international economy.

Giulia Romano
Giulia Romano
Research Fellow

Specialising in the geopolitics of global commerce — from contested shipping lanes to supply chain realignments — mapping how trade flows and logistical infrastructure increasingly serve as instruments of strategic power.

Máté Szabó
Máté Szabó
Research Fellow

Defence analyst and maritime security specialist, focusing on naval strategy, contested waterways, and the military dimensions of great-power competition in an era of rapidly shifting force structures.

How We Collaborate

Our collaborative
research model

Interdisciplinary Structure

Our team structure reflects our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. Bringing together experts with diverse backgrounds ensures our analysis is both comprehensive and nuanced.

Shared Methodology

Each team member contributes unique expertise while working within our shared methodological framework, ensuring consistency and rigour across all research outputs.

Actionable Insight

This model allows us to tackle complex geopolitical challenges from multiple angles, delivering insights that are academically sound and practically relevant for decision-makers.