Roger Hilton

Roger Hilton

Roger Hilton is a Canadian global affairs and defence analyst based in Vienna, working at the intersection of European security, transatlantic relations and geopolitics. His work focuses particularly on Central and Eastern Europe, NATO, Ukraine and the evolving European security environment.

Since 2019, Roger has been a Defence Fellow and Media Presenter at GLOBSEC, a leading European think tank. From the heart of Central Europe, he works with policymakers, military leaders, diplomats, defence companies and international media to analyse the geopolitical and security developments shaping Europe and their implications for Canada and its allies.

Roger is an experienced international moderator and conference presenter, having moderated high-level discussions with senior political, diplomatic, military and industry leaders. His engagements include moderating panels featuring the Foreign Ministers of Türkiye and Azerbaijan, as well as discussions with Vienna-based ambassadors. He has also served as moderator and Master of Ceremonies at Berlin Defence Tech Week, leading discussions focused on defence technology and Ukraine.

As a Canadian based in Europe, Roger brings a distinctive perspective to the transatlantic relationship, connecting Canadian debates with the realities and priorities of European allies. His work includes extensive engagement with NATO, governments, the private sector and international media across Europe and beyond.

Roger is a regular media commentator, with appearances and contributions to Reuters, CBC, CTV, The Vassy Kapelos Show, Al Jazeera, TRT World, DW, Foreign Policy, Newsweek, Defense News, EUobserver and The Japan Times.

He holds a master's degree from the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna and has studied at MGIMO in Moscow. He is also an alumnus of the Manfred Wörner Seminar and the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies.