Peter Frank

COL Peter Frank is an Associate Military Professor and National Military Representative (NMR) in the Department of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Monterey, California. He holds dual roles as a German Army officer and academic, with expertise in International Relations Theory, NATO, European Union policies, and leadership. His career spans military leadership, policy-making, and academia.

Education:

• M.A. in Business and Administration, Bundeswehr University - Nuremberg (1990)
• Graduate, German Armed Forces General Staff (GS) Course - Hamburg (2000)
• M.A. in National Security Affairs, NPS (2003)

Research Interests: Focuses on EU-International Relations, NATO's transatlantic dynamics, and defense policy. Engaged with organizations like the Deutsche-Atlantische Gesellschaft (DAG), World Affairs Council, and Loisach Group.

Professional Experience:

• Deployed to Bosnia and Herzegovina (2001) as Military Assistant to COM SFOR
• Senior roles in German MoD (2003–2006, 2010–2014), including policy coordination in NATO/EU
• Commanded a Support and Transport Battalion, later lectured at Bundeswehr Command and Staff College
• Deputy Dean at George C. Marshall European Center (2017) and Chief of Staff to the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia (2017–2019)

No scientific awards explicitly listed in the text.