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Sinan Faizal

@sinanfaizal

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I turn OSINT and regional monitoring into actionable geopolitical risk insight on MENA security.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking Geopolitical Risk Analyst, Political Risk Analyst, or Intelligence Analyst roles in security consulting, corporate risk advisory, or government and multilateral affairs, covering MENA, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

I've produced policy briefs, threat assessments, and scenario frameworks on West Asia security at NatStrat, turning OSINT, SOCMINT, and Arabic-language sources into actionable insight for senior analysts and external stakeholders.

I've also supported a parliamentary office with weekly geopolitical intelligence digests and foreign-policy research. As the author of eight geopolitics articles, I focus on political risk, Gulf energy geopolitics, conflict dynamics, and regional power competition.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research Intern

NatStrat (National Strategy Institute)

Jul 2024 - Aug 2024 (1 month)

Delivered policy briefs and analytical reports on West Asia security dynamics, using OSINT and SOCMINT to track MENA developments and inform scenario planning. Authored threat assessment summaries and contributed to strategic forecasting exercises.

OSINT SOCMINT Geopolitical Analysis Policy Briefing Threat Assessment Scenario Planning Analytical Writing Arabic Language Intelligence

Parliamentary Research Intern

Office of Member of Parliament

Jun 2023 - Jul 2023 (1 month)

Briefed the MP's office on foreign policy and India–Middle East bilateral relations, synthesizing policy databases and parliamentary records. Monitored geopolitical developments and produced weekly intelligence digests.

Policy Analysis Geopolitical Monitoring Intelligence Digests Parliamentary Research Foreign Policy Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Manipal University

Master of Arts, Geopolitics and International Relations

Pursued a Master of Arts in Geopolitics and International Relations, with coursework in geopolitical risk analysis, international security, Middle East politics, and global political economy.