S. Wahidi is a highly experienced consultant with a multidisciplinary background in development, policy, and governance. They have extensive expertise in project management, proposal writing, teaching and training, multi-disciplinary research (qualitative and quantitative), data analysis, monitoring and evaluation, impact advocacy, diplomatic skills, networking, and strategic communication. Wahidi has studied law and international/global studies and has a Ph.D. in political science. They have worked in various research and advocacy organizations, including the Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit, the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, the Open Society Foundations, and the Center for Conflict and Peace Studies. Additionally, they have performed consultancy work and provided expert geopolitical analysis to proactively identify and assess security risks and threats for clients. Their skills include country risk analysis, academic and policy writing, cutting edge research, market analysis, and dynamic event forecasting.