At Kantor Consulting, we bring together a team of analysts with expertise in global politics, security, and strategic risk assessment. Our work is guided by methodological rigor and a focus on delivering clear, actionable insights for decision-makers in government, international organizations, and the private sector.

Dorian B. Kantor, Ph.D.

Director & Chief Analyst

Dr. Dorian Kantor directs research and advisory work on global security, defense strategy, international law, and political risk. He is an internationally recognized expert on U.S. politics and foreign policy, international security, and public international law. Educated at leading institutions in the United States and Europe, he has taught at universities in Germany, the United States, Colombia, the Czech Republic, and Hungary. His work bridges academia, policy, and practice: he has advised the Colombian and U.S. Armed Forces on defense and security matters and has contributed to policy research and political education through leading think tanks, including the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.

Felipe Santofimio Nevares

Partner, Senior Analyst

Mr. Santofimio focuses on emerging threats, including unmanned systems, non-state actors, and the evolving character of conflict. He holds a degree in International Relations from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá and is currently pursuing graduate studies in defense policy and international security at Universidad Externado. Mr. Santofimio gained international experience at the Ibero-American Conference of Ministers of Justice (COMJIB) in Madrid, working on the integration of emerging technologies into judicial systems and supporting high-level institutional relations.

Daniel Lozano

Junior Analyst and Researcher

Mr. Lozano specializes in digital democracy, risk analysis, security, and human rights. He holds a university degree in International Relations from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Colombia and a Master’s degree in Human Rights from the University of Padua, Italy. Mr. Lozano has conducted research on digital democracy, censorship, and online radicalization in Europe and the United States. He has worked with Colombia Risk Analysis on political risk and security dynamics and with YMCA Spain, supporting African and Latin American refugees in processes of integration and international protection.

Associates

Camilo Adarve - Associate Researcher and Analyst

Mr. Adarve focuses on human rights, peacebuilding, and governance in conflict-affected contexts. He holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and International Relations from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá and a Master’s degree in Conflict Studies and Human Rights from Utrecht University. Mr. Adarve has worked with the Colombian Truth Commission, the National Forum for Colombia, and the Human Rights Department of Colombia’s Ministry of the Interior, supporting research, monitoring and evaluation, risk analysis, and stakeholder coordination related to accountability, protection, and peacebuilding processes. His work combines qualitative and quantitative research with a strong emphasis on translating lived experiences into practical, policy-relevant recommendations.

Verónica Ramírez - Research Associate

Ms. Ramírez is a journalism, Political Science, and International Relations graduate from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia, with an emphasis on security and data analysis. Experienced in research and analysis of national and international politics, particularly in the areas of migration and armed conflict.