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.
History shows that long-term conflicts tend to work to the underdog’s advantage, and defeat often has dramatic consequences for the aggressor. That’s why the West, Europe in particular, should dramatically expand military aid to Ukraine.
Russia’s second invasion of Ukraine beginning in February 2022 was a major political shock to Europe. Or was it? The alliance response to Russia’s war remains a work in progress, including in terms NATO’s command structure, force structure, readiness, and posture and even its relationship with Russia. Among the allies, the degree of policy change remains somewhat uneven, with some members instituting dramatic shifts and others less so.
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.