Adrian Mendoza holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Warsaw and a master's degree from the Hertie School, both in international affairs. During his master's studies, he received an IPLI Foundation grant to work as a part-time Research Assistant at the Centre for International Security at the Hertie School, investigating Russian disinformation campaigns in Germany. His other professional experience includes working as a Communications Officer in an online capacity for a Madrid-based think tank. Adrian is particularly interested in European security policy, digital disinformation and diplomacy.