Dr. Makar Golosheykin is a faculty researcher at the University of Maryland’s Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence & Security (ARLIS). He has a background in economics and is currently completing his PhD at American University (expected December 2025). Makar has shaped and guided ARLIS research on a variety of topics, including defense industrial policy, geoeconomic competition, and critical supply chain resilience. Prior to joining ARLIS, Makar worked as an open-source intelligence analyst, specializing in Eastern European extremist networks.