Peter Ivan Belk

Peter Ivan Belk is an Adjunct Professor at the Security Studies Program within the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University. His academic role is complemented by a distinguished career in U.S. national security and defense policy.

His educational background includes:

• B.A. in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania
• M.A. in National Security Studies from Georgetown University
• J.D. from Columbia Law School
• M.S.S. from the U.S. Army War College

Mr. Belk specializes in national security, defense readiness, and strategic policy, with deep expertise in weapons of mass destruction, counterterrorism, and international arms control. His career spans high-level government positions in the Department of Defense, National Security Council, and Department of State, where he led strategic planning and policy development.

His featured publications reflect his focus on geopolitical strategy, NATO, and international credibility in security affairs. Though no recent articles are listed, his work centers on defense policy, military strategy, and global security cooperation.

He is affiliated with the Council on Foreign Relations and has served in both active and reserve components of the U.S. Army as a civil affairs and military intelligence officer.

Mr. Belk is also a licensed attorney in Washington, D.C., and New York, with private sector experience in law, finance, and consulting. His academic appointment is held in a personal capacity and does not represent the views of the U.S. government.