Speakers

Dr. Matthew Rhodes is professor of national security studies and area studies chair at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, where he has served since 2003.  His principle interests include U.S. foreign and security policy, transatlantic relations, and Central and Southeast European security issues.  His recent publications include an article “Germany and the United States: Whither ‘Partners in Leadership’?” (German Politics and Society, Oct. 2018), a book chapter “U.S. Perspectives on NATO and Transatlantic Futures” (in the Antall Center’s volume NATO in the 21st Century, Dec. 2019), and an article “The Transatlantic Pillar: 2020 and Beyond” (Bled Strategic Times, Aug. 2020).  Dr. Rhodes holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Wisconsin (USA), where his dissertation focused on Visegrad Group cooperation.