Alexander T. J. Lennon

Alexander T. J. Lennon is a Professorial Lecturer (part-time) at George Washington University (GW), where he teaches US Grand Strategy. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of The Washington Quarterly, a leading global security journal hosted at GW since 1999. His expertise spans grand strategy, nuclear security, and the foreign policies of major powers like the US and China.

• Affiliations: GW (since 1999), former roles at the U.S. Department of State (Middle East/South Asia security), and Georgetown University (previous faculty).
• Education: PhD in Policy Studies (University of Maryland, 2006), MA in National Security Studies (Georgetown, 1995), BA in Government (Harvard, 1991).

Research & Policy Focus: Lennon emphasizes nuclear nonproliferation, deterrence, and strategic implications of global issues like climate change and regional proliferation risks (e.g., Iran/North Korea). He has authored/co-edited seven books and numerous policy articles.

Affiliations & Service: Life member of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific (CSCAP). Founded the Washington Urban Debate League (WUDL) Board in 2014. Active in coaching high school debate and youth sports.