Jacob Sims is an independent analyst and advisor focused on transnational crime, authoritarian political economy, and related security challenges. Across research, advisory, and policy work, he helps NGOs, federal agencies, congressional committees, think tanks, and private-sector partners understand and respond to digitally mediated criminal-political ecosystems. Among other roles, he is a Visiting Fellow at Harvard University’s Asia Center, a columnist at The Diplomat, Senior Advisor for Transnational Crime and Emerging Threats at Inca Digital, and a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He previously served in subject matter expert and leadership roles at the United States Institute of Peace and International Justice Mission, where he helped shape early global responses to Southeast Asia’s cyber-scam economy. His work has contributed significantly to public policy formation and major media coverage on these issues.