Nikita Chirkov is a Non-resident Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA).

Nikita is a Russian-born American journalist, content creator, and strategic communications expert. As an award-winning journalist, Nikita has written for The Hill and served as an opinion contributor at the Washington Examiner. His work has been published by major US media outlets, including Fox News, RealClearDefense, MSN, and others. He has also appeared as a commentator on BBC, Fox News, Newsmax, and other networks. 

In 2022, Nikita founded Inside Geopolitics, a social media-focused news outlet covering global affairs. Under his leadership as editor-in-chief, the platform has grown to more than 500,000 subscribers across social media and garners millions of views each month.  

Beyond journalism, Nikita is a strategic communications consultant who has advised high-profile political campaigns, think tanks, and advocacy organizations. He has contributed to multiple opinion editorials bylined by President Donald Trump and the members of the presidential campaign advisory board. As an expert in political messaging, he specializes in shaping narratives that influence public discourse and policy. He currently serves as the Senior Director of Digital Operations at ProActive Strategies.