John Wallshein,

John Wallshein is a Non-Resident Fellow at Orion Policy Institute specializing in Iranian Foreign Policy and International Affairs. He is a professional in Defense and Foreign Policy, currently working on sanctions implementation and international banking. With experience at the Pentagon, he concentrated on international relations, critical infrastructure, and supply chains in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in relation to China. Previously, he served as an Intelligence Specialist in the United States Navy, specializing in Russian nuclear and naval portfolios. During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, he briefed NATO allies.