Rowan's areas of work
U.S. defense and foreign policy
U.S. defense and foreign policy
U.S. defense and foreign policy
From War Plan Orange to ballistic missile defence, Rowan has an extensive background in U.S. policy research. His latest publication, War Plan Taiwan: OPLAN 5077 and the U.S. Struggle for the Pacific, examines Washington’s most pressing current defence dilemma.
NATO affairs
U.S. defense and foreign policy
U.S. defense and foreign policy
Rowan has a deep background in the study of NATO’s approach to defence. His monograph Fire and Ice: a New Maritime Strategy for NATO’s Northern Flank was recognised by NATO Maritime Command as being a major contribution towards the debate over redeveloping the alliance’s maritime strategy.
Human Security
U.S. defense and foreign policy
Human Security
With over a decade of leadership experience at the Human Security Centre, a London-based foreign policy think tank, Rowan has broad experience in advancing the dialogue on security beyond the nation-state level and towards individuals, emphasising their well-being from threats to their survival, livelihoods, and dignity.
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Publications and Experience
Expert witness for the UK House of Commons Defense Committee
Expert witness for the UK House of Lords Defense and International Relations Committee
Lead author of a report on the militarisation of Ukrainian children by Russia
Provided oral evidence to the committee on the UK’s contribution to European defence and the requirements for its development.
Lead author of a report on the militarisation of Ukrainian children by Russia
Expert witness for the UK House of Lords Defense and International Relations Committee
Lead author of a report on the militarisation of Ukrainian children by Russia
A joint project between War Child UK, Save Ukraine and the Human Security Centre, this report outline Russian attempts to indoctrinate and militarise Ukrainian children.
Expert witness for the UK House of Lords Defense and International Relations Committee
Expert witness for the UK House of Lords Defense and International Relations Committee
Expert witness for the UK House of Lords Defense and International Relations Committee
Provided oral evidence on the challenges facing UK security and defence policy in the Arctic.
Author of 'Fire and Ice: A New Maritime Strategy for NATO's Northern Flank'
Author of 'Fire and Ice: A New Maritime Strategy for NATO's Northern Flank'
Expert witness for the UK House of Lords Defense and International Relations Committee
This monograph advanced proposals for the maritime component of NATO defence of Europe in response to the renewed Russian threat.
Expert witness for the UK House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee
Author of 'Fire and Ice: A New Maritime Strategy for NATO's Northern Flank'
Expert witness for the UK House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee
Provided oral evidence on the role of Scotland in the UK’s defence affairs on the North Atlantic and High North.
Commentary in Foreign Policy magazine
Author of 'Fire and Ice: A New Maritime Strategy for NATO's Northern Flank'
Expert witness for the UK House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee
Analysis on the importance of the termination of the INF Treaty in the context of Russia’s development of its precision guided conventionally armed ballistic and cruise missiles.
Commentary in The Diplomat
Commentary in The Diplomat
Commentary in The Diplomat
Analysis of Taiwan’s development of a new class of submarine to deter and defend against an attack by the PRC.
Commentary in Defense One
Commentary in The Diplomat
Commentary in The Diplomat
An article highlighting the need to redevelop NATO’s maritime strategy in light of the evolving Russian threat.
Podcast Commentary
Commentary in The Diplomat
Commentary in ASPI The Strategist
Provided analysis on the early phase of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine in the context of wider U.S. defence policy.
Commentary in ASPI The Strategist
Commentary in ASPI The Strategist
Commentary in ASPI The Strategist
Analysis of Japan’s procurement of air and ship-launched cruise missiles as part of Tokyo’s shift to a more robust defence posture.
Commentary in UK Defence Journal
Commentary in ASPI The Strategist
Commentary in UK Defence Journal
Commentary on the need to look to Cold War history to counter the Russian threat to NATO.
Commentary in The Hill
Commentary in ASPI The Strategist
Commentary in UK Defence Journal
Provided an overview of the contemporary debate in the UK over defence spending in the context of US policy priorities.
About Rowan Allport
Dr Rowan Allport is a Deputy Director at the Human Security Centre. Rowan holds a PhD in Politics and a MA in Conflict, Governance and Development from the University of York, as well as a BA (Hons) in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Hull. Specialising in strategic analysis and international security, Rowan's primary areas of interest lie in the defence issues in and around the NATO region, interstate conflict and US foreign policy discourse. He has previously worked as a lobbyist for Whitehouse Communications in Westminster, and as a Senior Analyst for RAND Europe's Security, Defence and Infrastructure team. Contact via rowanallport@gmail.com