Stephen J. Hayes

Stephen J. Hayes is an American scholar and expert in national security, specializing in terrorism and extremist groups, especially Al-Qaeda and ISIS. He is a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and has contributed to understanding and countering terrorist threats through research, analysis, and insights. Hayes is known for his detailed knowledge of terrorist strategies, ideologies, and networks, providing policymakers, military, and security agencies with valuable information to improve national security measures. His work aims to enhance awareness and response capabilities against international terrorism threats.