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Colin Kahl is the Steven C. Házy Senior Fellow at Stanford University’s Center for International Security Cooperation (CISAC) and a professor of political science by courtesy at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. Previously, he served as the principal adviser to the Secretary of Defense on matters related to national security and defense policy and was a standing member of the National Security Council Deputies’ Committee. Dr. Kahl played a crucial role in overseeing the writing of the 2022 National Defense Strategy and managing the U.S. Department of Defense’s response to various international crises. His notable achievements include significant initiatives in defense diplomacy, strengthening NATO alliances, and enhancing defense posture in partnership with countries like Australia, Japan, and India. He has published extensively in major journals and has contributed to several significant works in the field. In addition to his academic roles, he has held various fellowships and has taught at prestigious institutions such as Georgetown University and the University of Minnesota. Dr. Kahl holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan and a Ph.D. in Political Science from Columbia University.
Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Director of the Freeman Spogli Institute, involved in interdisciplinary research on international security.
U.S. Department of Defense •
Oversaw the National Defense Strategy and managed responses to international crises.
The White House •
Served under President Obama and Vice President Biden.
U.S. Department of Defense •
Involved in Middle Eastern defense policy.
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