Neal Sandin

Global Research Manager

Neal is responsible for global project management, proposals and execution of projects. Prior to joining SIS International Research, Neal was a Program Assistant with Middle Powers Initiative where he published weekly articles on the North Korean nuclear crisis in The First Committee Monitor in addition to proofreading and copy-editing press releases and official reports. Previously he was an Associate Producer with NHK, Japan Broadcasting Corporation. Here, Neal produced daily business and economic news pieces, as well as 60-minute NHK News Specials, for national broadcast in Japanese to 30 million households within Japan.

Neal was also a research associate for Charney Research where he researched and organized briefings on the Afghanistan national elections. He was also an intern for United Nations Headquarters for UN-HABITAT. Neal also worked with Senior-Grade British Diplomat for Carne Ross and conducted primary source research on Iraq, Bosnia, U.S. educational spending and international diplomacy. Neal was an English Language Instructor at the Westgate University Program in Kanagawa, Japan.

Neal has advanced proficiency in Japanese. He has MA in International Affairs from The New School University, New York and a BA in International Studies in Guilford College.