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Geoff LaMear

Contributing Fellow

Geoff LaMear is a contributing fellow at Defense Priorities.

LaMear holds a BA in Political Science and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from the University of Chicago.

op-edUkraine‑Russia, Europe and Eurasia, Russia, Ukraine

Ukraine’s Maximalist Aims Remain Unattainable

By Geoff LaMear

October 11, 2025

A new narrative has taken hold: Ukraine is no longer losing. According to this line of argument, Ukraine’s deep strike capability coupled with Russia’s […]

op-edUkraine‑Russia, Europe and Eurasia, Russia, Ukraine

‘Walking Away’ from Ukraine will be a logistical challenge

By Geoff LaMear

July 11, 2025

op-edUkraine‑Russia

Ukraine’s air defense woes can’t be fixed by American aid

By Geoff LaMear

May 24, 2024

More from Geoff LaMear

op-edUkraine‑Russia, Europe and Eurasia, Russia, Ukraine

Ukraine’s Maximalist Aims Remain Unattainable

By Geoff LaMear

October 11, 2025

op-edUkraine‑Russia, Europe and Eurasia, Russia, Ukraine

‘Walking Away’ from Ukraine will be a logistical challenge

By Geoff LaMear

July 11, 2025

op-edUkraine‑Russia

Ukraine’s air defense woes can’t be fixed by American aid

By Geoff LaMear

May 24, 2024

In the mediaMiddle East, Grand strategy, Iran

Pols call for war after Jordan strike kills 3 U.S. personnel

Featuring Geoff LaMear

January 28, 2024

op-edYemen, Houthis, Middle East

The anti-Houthi campaign is doomed to failure

By Geoff LaMear

January 25, 2024

op-edGrand strategy, Houthis, Middle East

America stands to lose in a Middle East World War

By Geoff LaMear

January 15, 2024