John R. Deni, PhD
International Security Scholar, Leader, Educator, and Author
Latest Publications
What more can US allies in Europe do to assist Ukraine militarily? More broadly, what can the United States expect from its closest allies in Europe in strategic competition with Russia and China? Despite agreeing support is necessary, European allies face several hurdles on the path toward scaling up military assistance to Ukraine. The authors provide several practical recommendations.
Analysts are expecting a Taiwan conflict to begin as early as 2027. As that date draws near, the US needs to look to European nations for support. However, getting all the European partners America needs on board will require a truly coordinated effort at all levels of government.
The Trump administration’s disengagement from Europe has already resulted in changes to NATO's Command Structure (NSC), and additional American disengagement from the NCS is likely. This will involve profound political and operational challenges, but there are pathways for an orderly transition.
Professional Bio
Dr. John R. Deni is a Research Professor of Security Studies at the U.S. Army War College's Strategic Studies Institute, a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, a Senior Fellow at the NATO Defence College, and an Adjunct Professorial Lecturer at American University's School of International Service.
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He builds, leads, and manages collaborative multinational project teams, solves problems for customers and stakeholders, and advises senior civilian and military leaders.
His work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the L.A. Times, the Washington Post, Foreign Policy, Politico, Defense News, the BBC, CNN, NPR's Weekend Edition, Newsweek, the Baltimore Sun, War on the Rocks, and a variety of peer-reviewed journals. He is the author of three books on European and American security and the editor or co-editor of six more.