Marco Wyss

Professor Marco Wyss is a leading scholar in international history, focusing on Cold War dynamics, postcolonial security, and European defense policies. He holds the position of Professor of International History and Security at Lancaster University and directs the Centre for War and Diplomacy. His affiliations include Research Fellow roles at Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies (London). Wyss earned MAs in History & Philosophy (University of Neuchâtel) and International History (Geneva Graduate Institute), and a PhD from Nottingham/Neuchâtel universities.

His research spans Cold War in Africa, neutrality in global conflicts, and postcolonial military dynamics. Notable works include The Handbook of African Defence and Armed Forces (2025) and studies on Franco-British military assistance in Nigeria. Wyss has held visiting roles at Sciences Po and fellowships at institutions like the Leibniz Institute. He supervises PhD students Samuel Hollins and Laura Noller, and leads projects like 'Grey Zone Warfare.'

Publications emphasize African security, European defense transformation, and Cold War-era arms trade. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary strategic studies, offering critical insights into postcolonial states and neutralism's evolving role.