Draft:Andrei I. Cursaru

Overview

Ioan-Andrei Cursaru (born January 7, 1996) is a Romanian diplomat, businessman, investor and philanthropist, and writer, best known for his contributions to technology, business, and social causes. He is the founder and chairman of several companies, including Corsaire Group, nexus. Group AI, the Centre for Youth and International Studies (CYIS) , Institute for Resilience and International Studies (IRIS) , and International Institute for Emerging Disruptive Technologies (IIEDT) , and is actively involved in philanthropic efforts through various initiatives.

Cursaru was born and raised in Bucharest, Romania. In 2020, he founded CYIS in Brussels, Belgium. Cursaru leads the organisation as CEO and chairman. As the Founding President and Chairman of the Board at the Centre for Youth and International Studies (CYIS), he focuses on empowering youth to address vulnerabilities posed by evolving threats. In 2021, Cursaru was appointed as Attaché for the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation in Norfolk, Virginia. Since 2022, Cursaru has left NATO and joined the European External Action Service (EEAS), serving in Chișinău, Moldova, and Vienna, Austria, where he analyzed and reported on security and defense landscapes.

Later in his career, Cursaru has published several articles across a wide range of domains, including arms control, disarmament, non-proliferation, security foresight, and autonomous technologies. His notable publications are 2099: Kyiv Summit and articles part of the Road to 2099 series.

As the Founder and Chair of Corsaire Group, an international holding company, Cursaru leads initiatives in research and development, strategic events, and the development of minimum viable products (MVPs) to address global challenges. The nexus. Group AI is the leading organisation of Corsaire Group which enables the developments of MVPs across PeaceTech, GreeTech, AgriTech, CleanTech, ClimateTech, EdTech and HealthTech.

Throughout his career, Cursaru has received recognition for his contributions, including awards such as the Outstanding Delegate Award and the Lancaster Gold Award. He continues to advocate for resilience, sustainability, and innovation in addressing contemporary security threats while actively engaging in research, writing, and public speaking to advance the global security agenda.

Early Life and Education

Cursaru's academic foundation was laid at the University of Warwick, where he completed his MA in International Security in 2020. His educational journey also includes a Bachelor's degree in Politics & Economics from Lancaster University and studies in the Economics of the European Union at Università Bocconi. He further attended Theresianische Akademie Wien, acquiring a comprehensive educational background that spans politics, economics, and international security.

Career

Public Service and International Security

Cursaru has held various positions within international security and defense organizations. Notably, he has served as the Founding President and Chairman of the Board at the Centre for Youth and International Studies (CYIS) and as an Attaché for Security & Defence at the European External Action Service (EEAS). His career also includes roles at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) as a civil-military resilience expert and at the NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) as both a warfare development scenario analyst and a special advisor to the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT).

From 2016 to 2020, Cursaru was involved in multiple international security organizations, including the European Commission (EC), the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO).

Research and Advocacy

Cursaru's research spans a broad array of topics, such as arms control, disarmament, non-proliferation, security foresight, autonomous technologies, and space warfare, focusing on NATO-EU cooperation and global security dynamics. He is committed to addressing vulnerabilities among youth in relation to emerging threats through innovative solutions.

Corsaire Group

Cursaru is the Founder and Chair of Corsaire Group, an international holding company engaged in research and development, strategic events, and the development of minimum viable products (MVPs) across its portfolio of institutions. The group focuses on resilience, sustainability, and the innovative use of technology to address global challenges.

Publications and Contributions

Cursaru is a prolific author, contributing to various articles on emerging international security threats. His work emphasizes the importance of strategic foresight and the analysis of future conflict dynamics.

2099: Kyiv Summit

In the book "2099: Kyiv Summit," Andrei I. Cursaru explores a speculative future where the year is 2099, and the world has undergone radical transformations in technology, society, geopolitics, and the environment. Set against the backdrop of the Kyiv Summit, NATO's leaders convene to strategize the Alliance's trajectory for the next decade. The narrative delves into discussions and strategic planning at this crucial juncture, emphasizing the pivotal role of technology, societal shifts, and environmental concerns in redefining security threats and warfare. Key themes include NATO's integration of advanced technologies, addressing environmental impacts, civil-military collaboration, and adapting doctrine. The book underscores NATO's commitment to collective security and its readiness to confront future complexities.

Road to 2099 Series

The "Road to 2099" series, curated by Andrei I. Cursaru and presented by the Centre for Youth and International Studies (CYIS), provides insights into the impact of emerging disruptive technologies on geopolitics, security, and society. This series serves as a gateway to understanding advancements in AI, autonomy, biotechnology, energy propulsion, hypersonic development, communication networks, novel materials, quantum technology, and space exploration. It offers strategic foresight, global perspectives, and expert analysis to guide policymakers, industry leaders, and tech enthusiasts through a rapidly evolving world. Themes explored include Abstract Waves & AI, Autonomy in Motion, Bio-Technology & Human Enhancement, The Future of Energy Propulsion, Hypersonic Horizons, New Communication Networks, Novel Material & Manufacturing, Quantum Leap, and Space: The Final Frontier.

Skills and Certifications

Cursaru is proficient in several languages, including German, English, Romanian, French, Russian, and Latin. His skills extend to artificial intelligence, political analysis, and international relations, and he holds certifications in data analytics, emotional intelligence, European business competence, and communication fundamentals.

Honors and Awards

Cursaru has received numerous honors, including a second-place finish at the International Finals of the Business@school contest in Milan, Italy, and the Outstanding Delegate Award. He is also an honorary member and ambassador for UNICEF on Campus and a recipient of the Lancaster Gold Award. https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrei-cursaru/