Leadership
Alik Kasman, Chief Strategy Officer
Alik Kasman, Chief Strategy Officer
Alik Kasman, Chief Strategy Officer
With years of enterprise computing experience and deep knowledge of Russia, Ukraine, and the former USSR, Alik has long championed Ukraine’s security and sovereignty. At PTSI, he combines technical acumen with historical insight to develop strategic initiatives, forge key partnerships, and advance the Institute’s mission to strengthen resilience and deter aggression.
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Bill Cole, Founder
Alik Kasman, Chief Strategy Officer
Alik Kasman, Chief Strategy Officer
Our founder brings firsthand experience from both warzones and Washington. He’s walked the front lines, briefed lawmakers, and built coalitions rooted in action, not theory. That ground-truth insight drives everything we do—from shaping U.S.-Ukraine policy to advancing bold strategies that put American strength and leadership back at the center of global affairs.
Advisors
Bill Cronenberg, Advisor
David Wiley, Senior Policy Advisor
Oleg Gorenko, OSINT Specialist
Attorney and former U.S. Army officer, came of age during the Cold War. In 1992, he became the first foreign faculty member at the Estonian National Defense Academy, and later served as a U.S. Military Liaison Officer to Estonia. After years in the private sector, he once again answered the call to defend democratic values following Russ
Attorney and former U.S. Army officer, came of age during the Cold War. In 1992, he became the first foreign faculty member at the Estonian National Defense Academy, and later served as a U.S. Military Liaison Officer to Estonia. After years in the private sector, he once again answered the call to defend democratic values following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, volunteering in multiple roles—including driving convoys delivering aid to Ukraine. He works to expose Russian disinformation and advocates for defending democracy at home and abroad.
Oleg Gorenko, OSINT Specialist
David Wiley, Senior Policy Advisor
Oleg Gorenko, OSINT Specialist
Oleg is a Senior Military Analyst specializing in OSINT, military aid tracking, and defense strategy. He brings a sharp analytical approach to open-source intelligence, enabling accurate assessments of defense resources.
He monitors U.S. and European military aid to Ukraine, evaluating current stockpiles and forecasting future deliveries b
Oleg is a Senior Military Analyst specializing in OSINT, military aid tracking, and defense strategy. He brings a sharp analytical approach to open-source intelligence, enabling accurate assessments of defense resources.
He monitors U.S. and European military aid to Ukraine, evaluating current stockpiles and forecasting future deliveries based on Congressional authorizations. His work supports transparent tracking and strategic deployment of aid.
Oleg also collaborates with Congressional offices on defense policy and advocates for stronger military support. His deep expertise in aviation, drone systems, and modern warfare makes him a trusted voice in both technical and policy arenas.
David Wiley, Senior Policy Advisor
David Wiley, Senior Policy Advisor
David Wiley, Senior Policy Advisor
In 1999 attended the Hebrew University of Jerusalem to which his father asked: “If you want to see the world then why not join the military?” His reply: “Because I don’t want to see it at the end of a gun!” Since 2018 he has visited Ukraine multiple times and has assisted with voluntary humanitarian relief and defense responses to the cur
In 1999 attended the Hebrew University of Jerusalem to which his father asked: “If you want to see the world then why not join the military?” His reply: “Because I don’t want to see it at the end of a gun!” Since 2018 he has visited Ukraine multiple times and has assisted with voluntary humanitarian relief and defense responses to the current Russian offensive. David has had a lifetime commitment to free markets, championed human liberty, and the sovereignty of both nations and individuals.