Derek Grossman

Derek Grossman serves as a part-time Professor of the Practice at the University of Southern California's Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and concurrently holds the position of Senior Defense Analyst at the RAND Corporation. His academic background includes an M.A. in U.S. National Security Policy from Georgetown University and a B.A. in Political Science and Asian Studies from the University of Michigan.

Grossman's research focuses intensely on Indo-Pacific security dynamics with specialization in:

• U.S.-China strategic competition
• Regional responses to power shifts in Southeast/South Asia
• Intelligence community operations
• Gray zone conflict tactics

His recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate consistent thematic focus on geopolitical realignments, alliance politics, and security challenges across the Indo-Pacific. Analysis of 15 most recent works reveals predominant examination of:

• U.S. alliance management under strategic uncertainty
• Chinese coercive tactics against Taiwan
• Regional hedging strategies in Southeast Asia

While no specific awards are documented, Grossman maintains significant media presence with interviews in major outlets including BBC, CNN, and The New York Times. He has contributed extensive policy analysis through RAND studies on regional security architectures.