Mikkel Vedby Rasmussen

Mikkel Vedby Rasmussen is Professor of International Relations and Defence Studies at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Political Science. He serves as Academic Dean (2016-2024) and former Director of the Centre for Military Studies (2009-2014).

• Current research examines strategic leadership in national security through military-business parallels
• Key projects include NATO burden-sharing analysis, Arctic security, and historical global strategy from 20th-century power shifts
• Policy engagement includes Danish Defence Bill authorship (2010-2015), government committees, and NATO briefings

His academic qualifications include:

• PhD in Political Science (University of Copenhagen)
• MSc in Political Science (University of Copenhagen)
• MSc in International Relations (London School of Economics)

Research trends across 15 recent publications focus on:

• Arctic geopolitics and Russian deterrence
• Strategic leadership failures in defense
• Post-globalization security frameworks
• Metrics-driven military decision-making
• NATO-EU defense coordination challenges

Scientific recognition includes:

• Academic Advisory Board, German Council of Foreign Relations (2020-2025)
• Krak's Blå Bog (Danish Who's Who) inclusion (2010-present)
• Teaching Award, University of Copenhagen (2001)

Public engagement features:

• Weekendavisen columnist
• GeoPol podcast host
• Media commentator on security issues
• Chatham House lecturer