Alex Schulz is an Analyst at The Soufan Group. He supports the firm’s special projects around the world by providing research and analysis on issues related to national security, conflict analysis, geopolitics, and counterterrorism.
Alex Schulz
Analyst

His areas of expertise include counterterrorism, Middle East geopolitics, non-state armed groups, disinformation, and emergent threats.
Prior to joining The Soufan Group, Alex spent several years working for a public affairs firm. In this role, he provided risk monitoring, crisis management, and strategic advisory services to clients in the technology and defense sectors.
Alex attended Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) and was awarded a Master of International Affairs degree with a concentration in International Security Policy and specializations in the Middle East and International Conflict Resolution.
During his studies at SIPA, Alex conducted in-depth research on wide array of international security topics, including U.S. and foreign intelligence, nuclear proliferation, Russian security policy, Iranian proxy groups, the formation of ISIS, analysis of conflicts in Africa, and the use of private military companies in conflicts. Alex conducted his undergraduate studies at Dartmouth College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and majored in history with a focus on international relations.
Our Leadership Team
Ali SoufanChairman & CEO
Max RoseVice Chairman
Martin ReardonSenior Vice President
Andre KhouryVice President - Strategic Partnerships
Susan SimVice President - Asia
Ammar BarghoutyDirector of Cyber Consulting & Cyber Training
Colin P. ClarkeDirector of Research
Elijah FergusonDirector of Support Services
Stephanie FoggettDirector of Global Communications
Mohamed El ShaweshDirector of Digital Media
Dave ShellenbergerDirector of Special Operations and Tactics
Alex SchulzAnalyst
Patricia O’SheaExecutive Assistant and Office Manager
Nathan SalesSenior Advisor
Richard BarrettSenior Advisor
Jason BlazakisSenior Advisor
Kenneth KatzmanSenior Advisor
Thomas AlbrightCrisis Management & Preparedness Consultant
Thomas O’ConnorSenior Consultant
Jeffrey RingelConsultant
Michael SucciInfrastructure and Personnel Protection Consultant
Melissa ThomasBehavioral Analysis Consultant
Jason WarrenInfrastructure and Personnel Protection Consultant
Amjed KuriLaw Enforcement Instructor
Eugene CaseyInstructor
William CorbettInstructor
Rita AbboudExpert Interpreter & Translator
Rita El KhouryExpert Interpreter & Translator
Cosette N. SalibaExpert Interpreter & Translator