Cind Du Bois is a full professor at the Royal Military Academy (Belgium) and Sciences Po (Paris). She holds a PhD in Economics and a Master’s degree in Political Science. Her academic work bridges both disciplines, with a focus on defence economics and economic security. She leads several interdisciplinary research projects and is an affiliated expert at the Hybrid Centre of Excellence. Prof. Dr. Du Bois is an active contributor to international academic discourse and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Defence and Peace Economics. She regularly publishes on topics related to security, strategy, and economic resilience. Her expertise is sought in both academic and policy-making circles. Recently, she joined the cabinet of the Minister of Defense as Director for Industry and Economic Security. Her work supports strategic thinking at the intersection of economics, security, and defence policy.