Melanie Garson, PhD
Dr. Melanie Garson, Cyber Policy & Tech Geopolitics Lead at the Tony Blair Institute, delves into cyber policy, geopolitics AI, compute and the internet, the rise of tech companies as geopolitical actors, data governance, as well as the intersection of disruptive tech, foreign policy, defense, and diplomacy. At University College London, she’s an Associate Professor teaching on the impact of emerging technologies on conflict, negotiation, and tech diplomacy. A regular speaker at international forums and media, including BBC and CNN, Melanie’s background includes being an accredited mediator and solicitor at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. She holds a PhD from University College London and a master’s from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
