When he coauthored this study, Austin Blair was an analyst at Valens Global, where he focused on a number of issues involving violent non-state actors. Mr. Blair has contributed to DHS work, including supporting the development of the Department’s Strategic Framework for Countering Terrorism and Targeted Violence. Mr. Blair is currently pursuing an M.A. in Security Studies at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. He holds a B.A. in Peace, War & Defense from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.