Edwin Lax

Edwin Lax is an active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force and previously served as a Phantom Fellow at the DAF–MIT IAI Accelerator, where he worked on initiatives related to artificial intelligence and defense innovation. He has also gained experience with TRENDS Research & Advisory in the United Arab Emirates, the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C., and the Italian Joint Operations Command, focusing on military operations, regional security, and defense technology. He holds a B.A. in International Relations from Arizona State University. The views expressed are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense or any other government agency.