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Jeffrey Larsen, Ph.D., is a Research Professor at the US Naval Postgraduate School’s Department of National Security Affairs in Monterey, CA. He previously served as Director of the Research Division at NATO Defense College (2013–2018) and held senior roles at Science Applications International Corporation (1997–2013). With a 21-year Air Force career (including KC-135 command and academic roles), he now advises on national security, NATO strategy, and arms control. His expertise spans US national security, NATO policy, nuclear deterrence, and European security.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Politics (Princeton University, 1991)
- M.A. in International Relations (Princeton, 1990)
- M.A. in West European Area Studies, National Security Affairs, and German (Naval Postgraduate School, 1985)
- B.S. in Soviet Area Studies (US Air Force Academy, 1976)
Research Interests: Focuses on nuclear policy, NATO adaptation, arms control, and strategic cultures. He emphasizes deterrence dynamics, hybrid threats, and transatlantic security cooperation. Recent work explores integrated deterrence frameworks and NATO’s responses to Russian aggression.
Key Contributions: Authored/edited over 150 publications, including Weapons of Mass Destruction: The Essential Reference Guide (2018) and On Limited Nuclear War in the 21st Century (2014, award-winning). Serves on editorial boards for Palgrave Macmillan and the OSD Historian’s Office.
Awards:
- NATO Manfred Wörner Fellow (2005)
- NATO Fulbright Research Fellow (1996)
- SAIC Annual Publication Prize (twice)
- USAF Maj Gen Robert Linhard Award (2014)
Teaching & Consulting: Adjunct professorships at Northwestern University, University of Denver, and Texas A&M University. President/CEO of Larsen Consulting Group LLC. Active in professional organizations, including the American Political Science Association and International Studies Association.
Labs/Teams: Former director of the Air Force Institute for National Security Studies (INSS). Collaborates with think tanks like the Atlantic Council and Norwegian Institute of International Affairs.
