Niall received his BA in Peace and Conflict Studies from Colgate University before beginning his role at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). While at CFR, Niall produced weekly updates on Indo-Pacific security issues for a former U.S. National Security Advisor and conducted research on international economic policy and European energy security. Following his time at CFR, Niall began his Navy experience in the Washington, DC area where he led teams of analysts in producing formal reports on maritime operating environments throughout the Indo-Pacific and Europe. He also served as a lead briefer on a Chief of Naval Operations-directed initiative to provide strategic warning on threats in the Indo-Pacific. Niall’s second duty station involved supporting specialized aircraft with tactical analysis focusing on electromagnetic spectrum considerations. At Georgetown, Niall is studying Chinese (Mandarin) in addition to his MSFS courses.

"I chose MSFS for its leading reputation and the varied backgrounds of my peers. It’s been great to learn from my classmates’ impressive experiences and the diverse ways they approach pressing international challenges."