Regina Schmidt

Regina Schmidt is an Associate Professor at the Saxo Institute of the University of Copenhagen. Her research focuses on Danish foreign policy, security and defense policy, and military activism from the Cold War to contemporary periods, with a particular emphasis on historical memory and political extremism.

• Affiliation: Saxo Institute - University of Copenhagen
• Contact: regins@hum.ku.dk

Research Interests: Schmidt specializes in the intersection of Danish defense policy, NATO, and transatlantic relations. Her work examines how shifting threat perceptions influence security decision-making, with additional expertise in 20th-century political movements, including fascism and anti-communism.

Publication Trends: Schmidt's recent work spans military history (Iraq War), ideological analysis (fascism), and contemporary security policy (NATO, Baltic Sea region). Her output includes books, peer-reviewed articles, and public commentary in outlets like Politiken and Kristeligt Dagblad.

• Editorial Roles: Editor-in-chief of the Historical Journal since 2006
• Advisory Roles: Former member of the Ministry of Justice committee (2005-2009)