OUR TEAM

ABBIE ARYAN

Abbie is a British citizen and an expert in rule of law, counter-narcotics, and counter-terrorism with a primary focus on Islamic terrorism. With 25 years of field experience in countries including Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine, the UK, Albania, Ghana, Sudan, and others, he has built an extraordinarily diverse professional career. His roles have ranged from working as a Civil Servant in the United Kingdom's Home Office and HM Court Service to playing a leading role in managing a $40 million Counter Narcotics Trust Fund. Abbie has also served as a Senior Justice and Rule of Law Advisor in Afghanistan and as a Subject Matter Expert for legislative reforms under the US State Department's INL in Afghanistan. His extensive background and versatile expertise make him a valuable asset in various international and domestic security and legal reform initiatives.

PETER BECKER

Peter is a retired Army Judge Advocate and former DOJ employee specializing in justice sector capacity building programs. He has more than ten years of on-the-ground experience in the Balkans, Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, and Sub-Saharan Africa. With over twenty-five years of experience managing legal services, supervising lawyers, and practicing law, Peter brings a wealth of expertise to his roles. He has specialized training, education, and experience as a command legal advisor, prosecutor, and attorney-advisor in numerous coalition and international organizations, focusing on counterterrorism, anti-corruption, human rights, and rule of law operations. Peter holds a current USG Top Secret security clearance.Â