Prof. Freier will define what the gray zone is and some of the best options in gray zone conflicts. Mr. Freier also served as a visiting research professor in strategy, policy, and risk assessment at the U.S. Army War College’s Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute. Mr. Freier is widely published on a range of national security issues and provides expert advice to the national security and defense communities. His areas of expertise are defense and military strategy and policy development and strategic net and risk assessment. He holds master’s degrees in both international relations and politics.