Defense Priorities Defense Priorities
  • Policy Topics
    • Ukraine-Russia
    • Israel-Hamas
    • NATO
    • China
    • Syria
    • North Korea
  • Research
    • Briefs
    • Explainers
    • Reports
  • Programs
    • Grand Strategy Program
    • Military Analysis Program
    • Asia Program
    • Middle East Program
  • Experts
  • Events
  • Media
  • About
    • Mission & Vision
    • People
    • Jobs
    • Contact
  • Donate
Select Page
Home / People / John Cookson

John Cookson

Former Fellow

Defense Priorities

John Cookson is a former fellow at Defense Priorities.
ExplainerNATO

Revisiting the U.S. role in NATO 30 years after German reunification

By John Cookson

October 3, 2020

Key points Europe is safe and secure three decades after German reunification. Many U.S. allies are wealthy, threats are few. […]

More from John Cookson

ExplainerNATO

Revisiting the U.S. role in NATO 30 years after German reunification

By John Cookson

October 3, 2020

Receive expert foreign policy analysis

Join the hub of realism and restraint

Expert updates and analysis to enhance your understanding of vital U.S. national security issues

Defense Priority Mono Logo

Our mission is to inform citizens, thought leaders, and policymakers of the importance of a strong, dynamic military—used more judiciously to protect America’s narrowly defined national interests—and promote a realistic grand strategy prioritizing restraint, diplomacy, and free trade to ensure U.S. security.

  • About
  • For Media
  • Jobs
  • Donate
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact
© 2025 Defense Priorities All Right Reserved