Mark Cozad

Mark Cozad is a Senior International Defense Researcher and Professor at the RAND School of Public Policy. His work focuses on military and security issues in Europe and East Asia, with a particular emphasis on major power competition, military doctrine, and strategic deterrence.

• Specializes in China, Russia, and East Asian security dynamics
• Expertise in NATO strategy, wargaming, and intelligence analysis
• Research spans military capabilities, strategic warning, and deception
• Key areas include PLA modernization, Russian military reform, and Sino-Russian cooperation

Cozad's publications highlight trends in Chinese and Russian military strategies, demographic impacts on military readiness, and escalation risks in global conflicts. His recent work analyzes Russia's post-Ukraine war military pathways, U.S.-China strategic competition, and Sino-Russian military cooperation scenarios.

Cozad's research is frequently cited in international policy discussions, including testimonies before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. He engages in long-term studies of Chinese and Russian defense policies, operational planning, and geopolitical implications for U.S. and allied interests.