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Suzanne Loftus | |
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| Nationality | United States · Switzerland |
| Occupation(s) | Scholar, educator |
| Employer | National War College (National Defense University) |
| Known for | Research on Russian foreign policy, transatlantic relations, great power competition |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of Miami Graduate Institute (Geneva) Webster University Geneva |
Suzanne Loftus is an American–Swiss scholar and educator in international security studies. She serves as Associate Professor of National Security Strategy at the National War College (National Defense University) and is a Global Fellow and member of the Advisory Council at the Kennan Institute of the Wilson Center. Her research focuses on Russian foreign and domestic policy, transatlantic security, and great power competition.
Early life and education
[edit]Loftus holds dual citizenship in the United States and Switzerland.[citation needed] She earned a Ph.D. in International Studies from the University of Miami in 2018, with a dissertation on nationalism and traditional values in Putin's Russia.[1] She also holds M.A. and B.A. degrees from the University of Miami, a Certificate in International Affairs and Multilateral Governance from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, and an M.A. in Management and Leadership from Webster University Geneva.[2]
Academic career
[edit]From 2019 to 2023, Loftus was Associate Professor of Security Studies and Deputy Chair of the Strategic Initiatives Department at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Garmisch‑Partenkirchen, Germany, where she taught military and security professionals, developed courses, and coordinated regional defense cooperation.[3]
In 2024, she joined the National War College as Associate Professor of National Security Strategy.[2]
Wilson Center (Kennan Institute)
[edit]Since November 2023, Loftus has served as a Global Fellow and member of the Advisory Council at the Kennan Institute at the Wilson Center, where she contributes to programs on Russian and Eurasian security and offers strategic insight through policy briefs and analysis.[4]
Research and publications
[edit]Loftus has authored several books and academic articles, including:
- Loftus, Suzanne (2023). Russia, China and the West in the Post–Cold War Era: The Limits of Liberal Universalism. Palgrave Macmillan.
- Loftus, Suzanne (2018). Insecurity and the Rise of Nationalism in Putin's Russia – Keeper of Traditional Values. Palgrave Macmillan.[5]
She publishes for the Kennan Institute's "Kennan Cable" series, including No. 89 (March 2024) and No. 94 (August 2024), analyzing European security and great power competition.[6]
Her academic writing has appeared in *Russian Politics*, *Orbis*, and *Connections Quarterly Journal*, along with commentary in *The National Interest*, *The Diplomatic Courier*, *E‑International Relations*, and *The Globalist*.
Loftus also created and hosts the video‑podcast series Security in the 21st Century.[7]
Professional activities
[edit]Loftus has delivered lectures and keynote addresses at the Council on Foreign Relations, the U.S. Army War College, and George Washington University.
She serves as a peer reviewer for scholarly journals and as a contributing editor for *Per Concordiam*.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Loftus speaks English (native), French, Spanish, and Russian.
Selected bibliography
[edit]Books
[edit]- Loftus, Suzanne. Russia, China and the West in the Post–Cold War Era: The Limits of Liberal Universalism. Palgrave Macmillan, 2023.
- Loftus, Suzanne. Insecurity and the Rise of Nationalism in Putin's Russia – Keeper of Traditional Values. Palgrave Macmillan, 2018.
Articles and Policy Briefs
[edit]- Loftus, Suzanne (March 19, 2024). "Kennan Cable No. 89: Ensuring the Future of European Security Amidst a New Cold War with Russia." *Kennan Institute*.
- Loftus, Suzanne (August 28, 2024). "Kennan Cable No. 94: Russia's 'Holy War' against the West." *Kennan Institute*.
- Loftus, Suzanne (2022). "Legitimacy and Societal Consent under Putin's Leadership." *Russian Politics* 7(1): 1–30.
- Loftus, Suzanne (2021). "Democracy and Transatlantic Values in an Age of Great Power Competition." *Orbis* 65(2).
- Loftus, Suzanne (forthcoming). "Strategic Competition and Illiberal State Capture in Georgia – A Win for Moscow." *Connections Quarterly Journal*.
References
[edit]- ^ "Research Portal". scholarship.miami.edu.
- ^ a b https://nwc.ndu.edu/About/Faculty/ArticleView/Article/3878017/dr-suzanne-loftus-dod
- ^ "Dr. Suzanne Loftus | George C. Marshall European Center For Security Studies". www.marshallcenter.org.
- ^ "Suzanne Loftus | Wilson Center". www.wilsoncenter.org. November 13, 2023.
- ^ Loftus, Suzanne (July 6, 2019). "Insecurity & the Rise of Nationalism in Putin's Russia". SpringerLink. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-97822-2. ISBN 978-3-319-97821-5.
- ^ "Kennan Cable No. 94: Russia's "Holy War" against the West | Wilson Center". www.wilsoncenter.org. August 28, 2024.
- ^ "Security in the 21st Century | George C. Marshall European Center For Security Studies". www.marshallcenter.org.
- ^ https://perconcordiam.com/perCon_V11N1_ENG.pdf
External links
[edit]- Security in the 21st Century video‑podcast series
- Curriculum Vitae (PDF) (self‑published)
- Suzanne Loftus – Wilson Center bio
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