Author Archives: Rowan Allport
Dr Rowan Allport is a Deputy Director who leads the HSC's Security and Defence team. Rowan holds a PhD in Politics and a MA in Conflict, Governance and Development from the University of York, as well as a BA (Hons) in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Hull. Specialising in strategic analysis and international security, Rowan's primary areas of interest lie in the defence issues in and around the NATO region, interstate conflict and US foreign policy discourse. He is also the lead author of HSC's recent ‘Fire and Ice: A New Maritime Strategy for NATO’s Northern Flank’ report. Rowan's publication credits include articles and commentary in Foreign Policy, The Diplomat, The Hill, DefenseOne, RealClearDefense, The Strategist, UK Defence Journal, Politics.co.uk and The National Interest. He has previously worked as a lobbyist for the Whitehouse Consultancy in Westminster, and as a Senior Analyst for RAND Europe's Security, Defence and Infrastructure team.
Rowan Allport
May 21, 2024
Europe, Evidence to Parliament, Latest Articles, Security and Defence, Uncategorized
The House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee has published the HSC's evidence on the implications of the war in Ukraine for UK defense. The inquiry comes as the conflict enters its third summer and Russia has intensified its offensive operations.
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Rowan Allport
February 6, 2024
Evidence to Parliament, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
The House of Commons Defence Committee has published its ‘Ready for war?' report. The HSC provided evidence to the inquiry centred upon a breakdown of key capability shortfalls.
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Rowan Allport
December 1, 2023
Evidence to Parliament, Latest Articles, Parliamentary Evidence, Security and Defence
The House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee has published ‘Our Friends in the North: UK Strategy Towards the Arctic’ report. The inquiry sought to identify defense and security challenges the UK faces in the Arctic region, as well as examine wider issues such as environmental changes and resource extraction, and the UK government’s response to them.
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Rowan Allport
November 7, 2023
Events, Latest Articles
University College London and the Human Security Centre are teaming up to present an an in-person and online event exploring the desirability and practicality of building settlements in space. We will hear from the top speakers in the field who will outline the motivations, challenges and technologies behind the long-term human future in space.
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Rowan Allport
October 1, 2023
Asia and Pacific, HSC in the Media, Latest Articles, Security and Defence, Uncategorized
October 1, 2023 HSC Deputy Director Dr Rowan Allport has had a comment piece on Taiwan’s unveiling of its new first Hai Kun-class submarine published in The Diplomat. In it, he examines how the type will contribute to the defense of ...
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Rowan Allport
July 25, 2023
Evidence to Parliament, HSC in the Media, Latest Articles, Parliamentary Evidence, Security and Defence
The UK House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee has published its report 'Defence in Scotland: the North Atlantic and High North'.
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Rowan Allport
June 16, 2023
Evidence to Parliament, Latest Articles, Security and Defence, Uncategorized
The House of Commons Defence Committee has published the HSC's evidence on defence readiness. The inquiry comes in the midst of the conflict of Ukraine, and in advance of the publication of the Defence Command Paper Refresh, which is due later this month.
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Rowan Allport
April 25, 2023
Events, Latest Articles, Parliamentary Evidence, Security and Defence, Uncategorized
26 April, 2023 HSC Deputy Director Dr Rowan Allport is giving evidence to the UK House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee’s inquiry ‘The Arctic’ on Wednesday 26 April 2023. The session can be viewed here: Parliamentlive.tv – International ...
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Rowan Allport
March 5, 2023
Events, Evidence to Parliament, Latest Articles, Security and Defence, Uncategorized
Human Security Centre Deputy Director Dr Rowan Allport is giving evidence to the UK House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee's inquiry 'Defence in Scotland: the North Atlantic and the High North'
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Rowan Allport
February 8, 2023
Europe, Evidence to Parliament, Latest Articles, Parliamentary Evidence
The House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee has published the HSC’s evidence to the committee’s inquiry into Defence in Scotland - the North Atlantic and the High North.
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