Andrew Cheatham is a legal and policy expert dedicated to addressing complex challenges at the intersections of human rights, justice, and conflict. With extensive international experience spanning more than a decade at the United Nations, Andrew has worked in some of the world’s most volatile regions, including Iraq, Libya and Somalia, confronting violations of international human rights and humanitarian law and advocating for transitional justice and accountability. His practical experience also includes critical roles supporting acute crisis response efforts to protect civilians in Iraq, Libya, Sudan and Afghanistan.
Currently, Andrew serves as Chief Counsel and Managing Director of Pragmatic Panic, an innovative nonprofit organization committed to addressing global threats while delivering legal and social services to vulnerable populations. The organization houses the JusTech project, which addresses the intersection of artificial intelligence, justice, and civilian protection, and Andrew’s pro bono legal services have been recognized by the DC Bar and featured in the Washington Lawyer magazine in 2025.
Andrew’s tenure as Senior Advisor for Global Policy at the United States Institute of Peace and Senior Fellow at Sympodium Institute for Strategic Communications have showcased his expertise in addressing violent conflict and authoritarianism through strategic advocacy and policy recommendations. His most recent leading publication in Defence Strategic Communications, the official journal of the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence, critically examines how technological ambition and global fragmentation threaten to undermine postwar international governance frameworks, highlighting the urgent need for cohesive strategies to address authoritarian abuses and geopolitical instability.
A seasoned speaker and advocate, Andrew frequently participates in international forums sharing insights on restoring peace, protecting democratic institutions, and the critical importance of shared truths in an era of pervasive information manipulation.