Strategy & Intelligence
Geopolitics, economic intelligence, and global health security.
"Ses réflexions sont particulièrement pointues, avant-gardistes... un don que j'ai rarement croisé.", Luc Ferry, Philosopher and former French Minister of Education
Strategic Operations & Analysis
Counter-Terrorism & Threat Analysis
Conducted counter-terrorism research tracking jihadist groups on social media and the deep web. Researched Boko Haram tradecraft, identifying attack patterns and explosive sources to inform threat models.
Biosecurity & Emerging Threats
Researched the weaponization of CRISPR and dual-use DNA modification technologies. Assessed biological warfare programs at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Delivered lectures on emerging medical threats and national security.
Economic Intelligence Operations
Conducted competitive intelligence analysis for the French Space Agency (CNES). Investigated the Swiss Space Agency's relationship with Russian fraud and money laundering. Developed and executed counter-propaganda campaigns against anti-vaccination disinformation in Paris.
OSINT Platform: SIS Advisory
Built and deployed a comprehensive Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) platform tailored for EU diplomats and strategic analysts, providing real-time data aggregation and threat assessment.
High-Level Geopolitical Discourse
Zak operates at the highest levels of strategic discourse, advising and debating on the future of technology, society, and global security.
UNESCO Keynote: Geopolitics of Technology
Delivered a keynote address at UNESCO NetExplo on the geopolitical implications of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Bercy Panel: The Future of Public Action
Participated in a high-level panel at the French Ministry of Economy (Bercy) alongside Bruno Latour, Michel Serres, and Audrey Tang, discussing the intersection of technology and governance.
Current Focus Areas
European Strategic Autonomy
Analyzing the intersection of technology, defense, and economic policy in the EU's pursuit of sovereign capabilities, particularly in AI and critical infrastructure.
Biosecurity & Emerging Threats
Evaluating the geopolitical implications of synthetic biology, CRISPR, and dual-use medical technologies on global security frameworks.
Nordic Security Architecture
Assessing the evolving security dynamics in the Baltic Sea region, Finland's NATO integration, and regional defense strategies.