Anthony (Tony) Alexiou, who wrote this article (https://www.theminotaurgroup.com/us-china-cold-war) brings over 20 years of security, analysis and geopolitical experience to each project he undertakes, with a background as both contractor and government employee.  He has served as Director of Homeland Security for the Triage Group, Deputy Director for the Montgomery County (MD) Office of Homeland Security and past chairman of the Washington, DC Homeland Security and Emergency Managers group and a consultant with the Miami Urban Area Security Initiative.  

He has also been published in peer-reviewed journals and has served as an expert on a number of homeland security-related panels.