Rudy Atallah

Rudy Atallah, a retired USAF Chief Executive Officer of White Mountain Research LLC, brings a wealth of experience in aviation, special operations, intelligence, and counter-terrorism.

With 21 years in the Air Force and a background as the Africa Counterterrorism Director and Morocco/Tunisia Country Director in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Atallah offers expertise in national security, counter-terrorism, and cultural intelligence matters.

He is a known figure in the international security community, appearing on various media outlets like CNN, NPR, and National Geographic Channel.

Atallah's specialties include senior pilot, certified flight mishap investigator, counter-terrorism, threat analysis, and foreign area expertise in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. He is fluent in French and Arabic.

His educational background includes studies at Air Command & Staff College, Troy University for a Master of Science in International Relations, and training at Air Force Safety School and FAA.

He has held positions such as Chief Executive Officer at White Mountain Research, Managing Partner at Altius Advisory, and Senior Fellow at Atlantic Council.

Previously, he served in roles like Defense Attache at the United States Department of Defense, Cote D'Ivoire at U.S Embassy, and Command Pilot in the United States Air Force.