Ilan I. Berman (born December 23, 1975) is an American lawyer, political scientist, and policy analyst who serves as Vice President and senior fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council (AFPC), a Washington, D.C.-based think tank focused on U.S. foreign policy. He is an expert on regional security issues, with particular specialization in Iran, counterterrorism policy, the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Russian Federation. His work involves research, analysis, publications, testimonies, and media appearances that critique adversarial regimes and influence U.S. policy discussions on geopolitical threats and national security interests. Berman has engaged in adversarial policy debates, including exchanges with figures like Sebastian Gorka, and draws on his legal background to advocate for robust counterstrategies against global security challenges.