Robert Haselden

About Robert Haselden

Seasoned national security and nuclear operations expert with 30+ years of experience in ICBM command and control, strategic deterrence, and nuclear policy development. Proven leader in overseeing high-stakes nuclear programs, advising top government officials, and ensuring the integrity of U.S. and NATO nuclear deterrence strategies. Extensive background in nuclear weapons security, arms control, and emergency response planning, including serving as a Presidential Strike Advisor and senior consultant on next-generation deterrence systems. Adept at managing large-scale programs, mitigating strategic threats, and leading multi-agency coordination efforts. Holds TS/SCI clearance and deep expertise in classified operations.

Experience

1. Research Staff Member

   Institute for Defense Analyses

   Feb 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Serving as a Research Staff Member in the Operational Evaluation Division of The Institute for Defense Analyses. Supporting The Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation for the Department of Defense.

Education

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  MS, Aeronautical Science

• Valdosta State University

  BA, History and Political Science

• The George Washington University

  MA, International Affairs / Security Policy Studies

Skills

• Security
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Budgets
• Foreign Policy
• Leadership
• Hiring Personnel
• Training
• Dod
• National Security
• Weapons
• Personnel Supervision
• Nuclear Weapons
• Crisis Management
• Resourceful Problem-Solving
• Command
• Logistics Management
• Interagency Coordination
• Ministry of Defence
• Iraq
• Strategic Planning
• Government
• Operations Management
• Military Operations
• Work Standardization
• Staff Development
• Counterterrorism
• Defense
• Politics
• Tactfulness
• Procurement
• Operational Planning
• Military
• Middle East
• Diplomacy
• International Relations
• Nuclear Proliferation
• Washington Dc
• Exercises