He applies his expertise on Russia and information warfare to examine the strategic challenges posed by cyber and information operations, propaganda, and emerging technologies.

Wilde previously served on the National Security Council as director for Russia, Baltic, and Caucasus affairs. He also served in senior leadership, analytic, and linguist roles within the U.S. intelligence community for nearly fifteen years, generating insights for political leaders and military decisionmakers.

Wilde is also a non-resident fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and an adjunct professor at the Alperovitch Institute for Cybersecurity Studies at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. His analysis has been featured in War on the Rocks, Foreign Affairs, Lawfare, Just Security, Texas National Security Review, and elsewhere.

Wilde holds a BA in Russian Studies from the University of Utah and graduated with distinction from the National War College with an MS in National Security Strategy.