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Colin D. Smith is a Senior International and Defense Researcher and Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy, RAND Corporation. His expertise spans national security, military strategy, Russia and Eastern Europe, U.S.-European relations, NATO, military logistics, and cyber warfare. He has held significant roles in defense research and policy analysis, drawing on decades of military experience.
Education:
- M.A. in National Security Affairs (Russia and the former Soviet Union), Naval Postgraduate School
- B.S. in Engineering, U.S. Naval Academy
- Graduate, Amphibious Warfare School
- Graduate, Marine Corps Command and Staff College (Non-Resident)
- Graduate, Defense Language Institute
- CMC Senior Fellow, Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
Smith’s research focuses on defense policy and global security challenges, particularly amphibious operations, cyber acquisition, and geopolitical vulnerabilities in semiconductor supply chains. He has led analyses on U.S. Marine Corps logistics, Navy readiness, and the strategic implications of China-Taiwan unification. His work combines operational military insight with rigorous policy analysis.
His recent publications reflect a strong trend in defense modernization, strategic competition, and the interplay between technology and national security. Themes include naval survivability, cyber capabilities, reserve force readiness, and critical supply chain dependencies in high-stakes geopolitical environments.
Scientific Awards:
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Smith has not advised any named students in the provided material. His grants and funding sources are not explicitly mentioned, though his research is institutionally supported by RAND. He brings extensive operational and policy experience to his academic and research roles.
He is actively involved in research teams at RAND, particularly within the National Security Research Division (NSRD), Arroyo Center, and Health Sciences Research Division (HSRD), focusing on defense strategy and international security. He also contributes to public discourse through commentary and expert analysis.
