Rory MacLeod specialises in counterextremism and counterterrorism policy and offers research, analysis and insights to equip policymakers with evidence and expertise to inform effective decision-making and shape the political debate around the policy space. Rory also leads on the monitoring and evaluation of the Institute’s suite of P/CVE initiatives including its flagship EdTech programme, Generation Global, and related international action-research projects. He is a regular speaker at international counterterrorism conferences and events. 

Rory holds an MSc in Countering Organised Crime and Terrorism from University College London and a BSc in Psychology from the University of Warwick.