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Garrett Wright
Federal and International Programs Coordinator with the Applied Research Institute
Rising Expert in Africa Policy
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2026-2027
Branch
Washington DC
Member Since
2026
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Garrett Wright is a Federal and International Programs Coordinator with the Applied Research Institute, where he coordinates programs which bridge the gap between innovators and the US defense technology community for agencies like DARPA, the CDAO, and other DoD activities. Garrett is also an Associate Editor for the Georgetown Security Studies Review, where he edits and authors articles covering political affairs in Sub-Saharan Africa. Named the 2026 Rising Expert in Africa Policy by Young Professionals in Foreign Policy, Garrett has held several positions which guide his expertise on the African continent. With the Africa Faith and Justice Network, he supported congressional advocacy to ensure that foreign aid directed to Africa was just and sustainable. With the Critical Threats Project, he used open-source intelligence techniques to record and analyze geopolitical developments in West Africa, tracking complex networks of Salafi-jihadi groups in the region. Garrett has several published articles covering political crises across Sub-Saharan Africa and regularly interfaces with international partners in his role with the Applied Research Institute. Garrett is a current master's candidate with the Georgetown University Security Studies Program, concentrating on International Security. Garrett graduated summa cum laude from Indiana University, majoring in Law & Public Policy and minoring in International Relations and Philosophy.
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