John Robinson, Director of Academic Programs for the National Security Policy Center. A professional headshot of a man with short, light brown hair. He is smiling and looking toward the camera.

John Robinson

Director of Academic Programs, National Security Policy Center

John Robinson is the NSPC’s Director of Academic Programs. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses focused on national security, including Innovating for Defense, an experiential course that pairs student teams with sponsors from the Department of Defense (DoD) to solve real-world national security problems. His research interests include international security and naval affairs. 

John holds a Ph.D. in Politics from the University of Virginia, and a M.A. from the U.S. Naval War College.