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Andrea Gilli is a Lecturer in Strategic Studies at the University of St Andrews, Senior Researcher in Military Affairs at the NATO Defense College in Rome, and Affiliate of the Center for International Security and Cooperation at Stanford University. His expertise spans international security, military technology and innovation, and strategic defense planning, with particular focus on European defense cooperation and strategy.
Dr. Gilli's research interests include:
- International security and strategic studies
- Military technology and innovation
- Net assessment methodologies
- Operations and strategy development
- Weapon systems cooperation among European nations
- Defense policy and budgeting
His recent publications analyze critical contemporary security challenges, emphasizing strategic coherence over simple budget increases. Dr. Gilli argues that 'Europe seeks to achieve security through greater strategic autonomy, but this requires the intellectual capacity to define objectives, align ends and means, anticipate adversaries, and adapt to uncertainty.' His work on defense spending trilemmas and European security architecture provides nuanced analysis of complex defense policy questions.
His notable recognition includes:
- 2015 European Defence Agency and Egmont Institute's bi-annual prize for the best dissertation on European defence, security and strategy
Dr. Gilli bridges academic research and practical defense policy, having consulted for major defense organizations including one of the world's top ten defense companies, the U.S. Department of Defense's Office of Net Assessment, and the EU Military Committee. His work is widely taught at leading universities globally, reflecting his significant influence on security studies education. His current roles as Senior Advisor to the Italian Undersecretary of Defense and Expert Mentor for NATO DIANA demonstrate his continued relevance to contemporary defense policy development.
