Brian Lee

Brian Lee is the Head of Programme for Arms Trafficking in Eastern and Western Europe at the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC), where he leads the organization's European Arms Monitor work.12

Professional Background

Before joining GI-TOC, Brian Lee gained diverse experience in various sectors:

1. Eastern Europe: Worked on private sector development and governance issues
2. United States: Experience in the U.S. Congress and political consultancy
3. Europe and the Americas: Private sector work
4. United Nations: Worked with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime in Europe, Pakistan, and Southeast Asia

At the UN, he managed programs focusing on:

• Rule of law and criminal justice reform
• Transnational security issues
• International legal cooperation1

Education

Brian Lee holds impressive academic credentials:

• Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Economics, German, and International Relations from the University of Arkansas
• Masters in Advanced International Studies from the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna and University of Vienna, where he studied as a Fulbright Scholar1

Current Role

In his position at GI-TOC, Brian Lee is engaged at the intersection of international affairs, politics, trade, business, and development.2 His work primarily focuses on addressing arms trafficking issues in Eastern and Western Europe, contributing to the organization's efforts to combat transnational organized crime.