Antigoni Blazogiannaki
Chaniá
Summary
Security and Defence Policy Researcher with a background in criminology and strategic threat analysis. Specialized in counterterrorism, emerging defense technologies, asymmetric threats, and European security policy. Experienced in NATO-aligned and EU-focused research, with published work on unmanned systems, non-state actors, and European strategic autonomy. Skilled at delivering evidence-based, policy-relevant insights through fieldwork, open-source intelligence analysis, and cross-sector collaboration. Committed to advancing security resilience and defense innovation through multidisciplinary research and strategic communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Research Fellow (trainee)
European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights
07.2025 - Current
Junior Research Fellowship Program Participant
European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Policy-Oriented Research Experience.
- Solid understanding of European institutional operations, particularly in policy development, human rights legislation, and regulatory frameworks.
- Authored and published research study on the European Union's Common Security and Defence Policy, examining the case for a self-sufficient European security and defence strategy under the title “Europe’s Defence Dilemma: The Case for a Self-Sufficient Security and Defence Policy.”
Internship
Integrated Air & Missile Defence Centre of Excellence (IAMD-COE)
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Co-authored and edited a feasibility study for establishing a NATO Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Centre of Excellence.
- Conducted and published research on the evolving threats posed by unmanned systems used by non-state actors.
- Drafted official reports and conducted after activity reports
Observational Researcher
Nottingham Crown Court
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Observed court cases, focusing on gender dynamics within judicial systems.
- Drafted reflective reports on female judges’ case management strategies, contributing to academic insights.
Additional Customer-Facing Experience
Additional Experience
05.2014 - 10.2025
- Provided tailored customer service in fast-paced settings, resolving issues and meeting high standards.
- Built strong communication and crisis-handling skills in airport and brand-facing roles.
Education
MA - Criminology
University of Nottingham
Nottingham, UK12.2020
BA - Political Science and History
Panteion University of Social And Political Sciences
Athens, Greece09.2014
Skills
- Qualitative Research Methods and Thematic Analysis
- Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
- Project Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
- Policy Writing and Briefing
- Official Report Writing and After Action Reporting
Websites
Accomplishments
Invited Speaker – NATO Integrated Air & Missile Defence Centre of Excellence (IAMD COE) 4th Conference
Chania, Greece – September 2025
Presented research paper: “Europe’s Defence Dilemma: The Case for a Self-Sufficient Security and Defence Policy” to an audience of defense professionals and strategic policymakers.
Certification
- Introduction to GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation (UCL)
- Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Theory and Practice (Leiden University)
- International Security Management (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
- Communicational Management of Criminal interest issues (Center for the Study of Crime)
- Crime in the police and judicial reporting of the digital era (Center for the Study of Crime)
- Victimology (Center for the Study of Crime)
- Osint-Open Source Intelligence (Udemy)
- Certified Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst (Udemy)
- Las Vegas Challenge (OSINT) (Cyber Institute ORG)
Languages
Greek
English
French
Timeline
Senior Research Fellow (trainee)
European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights
07.2025 - Current
Junior Research Fellowship Program Participant
European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights
01.2025 - 03.2025
Internship
Integrated Air & Missile Defence Centre of Excellence (IAMD-COE)
02.2024 - 08.2024
Observational Researcher
Nottingham Crown Court
02.2019 - 05.2019
Additional Customer-Facing Experience
Additional Experience
05.2014 - 10.2025
MA - Criminology
University of Nottingham
BA - Political Science and History
Panteion University of Social And Political Sciences
Publications
- Europe’s Defence Dilemma: The Case for a Self-Sufficient Security and Defence Policy
- The Evolving Asymmetric Threat of Unmanned Aircraft Systems: A Weapon of Choice for Non-State Actors, How Alliance Could Diminish Such Threat
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