Clara Broekaert is a Research Analyst at The Soufan Center specializing in the intersection of technology, international security, and conflict. A certified OSINT analyst, Clara has conducted investigations into terrorist groups, analyzing their organizational structures, online ecosystems, and operational tradecraft. She also conducts research on foreign interference and emerging technology in the context of conflict and competition.
Her research has appeared in West Point’s CTC Sentinel, Foreign Policy, Lawfare, Tech Against Terrorism, Militant Wire, Defense One, and the Global Network on Extremism and Technology. Clara has presented in closed-door briefings for government agencies and technology companies and regularly contributes to academic and policy discussions on security issues.
She earned her International Master in Security, Intelligence, and Strategic Studies (IMSISS) with Distinction, and holds a B.A. in Government and International Relations from Smith College, magna cum laude. She speaks Dutch, English, French, and basic Arabic.
