Eliot Cohen

Eliot A. Cohen

Eliot A. Cohen is the Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Robert E. Osgood Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), where he has taught since 1990.14

Key Facts

• Joined CSIS as Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy in September 20211
• Professor at Johns Hopkins SAIS since 1990, where he also served as Dean from 2019-202234
• Served as Counselor of the U.S. Department of State from 2007-2009, advising Secretary Condoleezza Rice13
• Authored several books including "The Big Stick" (2017) and "Supreme Command" (2002)46
• Contributing writer at The Atlantic, with commentary also appearing in major publications14
• Received his BA and PhD in Government from Harvard University34

Research Focus

As Arleigh A. Burke Chair, Cohen centers his research at CSIS on long-term strategic competition, advanced technology and the changing character of war, and issues of liberal democracy and national security.25 The Burke Chair regularly convenes senior policymakers and researchers for discussions on U.S. defense planning and security challenges.2

Cohen's analysis has been cited extensively in media outlets like the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times.24 He has served in various official advisory positions, including in the U.S. Army Reserve and on the Defense Department's policy planning staff.4