Biography

Madelyn Darley is a Research fellow at Geocase. She holds a BA in International Relations and Russian Studies from the University of Birmingham, which included a year abroad in Tallinn, Estonia and Tbilisi, Georgia, where she deepened her expertise in regional affairs. Her primary interests include identity and conflict studies, threat actor profiling, political narrative analysis, and conflict prediction and prevention.

Alongside her academic background, she works as a Senior Researcher in corporate intelligence, specializing in the fintech and sport-finance sectors. In this role, she supports strategic decision-making through the analysis of socio-political dynamics, reputation and risk positioning, and the development of sustainability initiatives. Her work frequently incorporates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring that strategy is guided by both ethical and sustainable practices.