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Peter Watkins
Visiting Professor
Biography
Peter Watkins was the Director General Strategy & International (2017-18) and Director General Security Policy (2014-17) in the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). In these roles, he was responsible for strategic policy & planning; deterrence policy, including nuclear; defence relations with NATO, the EU and with key bilateral allies (US, France, Germany, Australia); and, latterly, defence industrial policy, including exports. Previous roles included Director General of the Defence Academy (2011-14); Director of Operational Policy, MOD (2008-11); Director Typhoon (2007-08). Among earlier assignments, he was Private Secretary to the Defence Secretary (2001-03) and Counsellor (Defence Supply & Aerospace), British Embassy Bonn/Berlin (1996-2000). He was a Visiting Fellow, Harvard University (2006-07). Peter is now a Non-Executive Member of the Board of the UK Space Agency; a Member of the Council of Cranfield University; a Visiting Senior Fellow with LSE IDEAS; and an Associate Fellow of Chatham House. He was awarded a CB and a CBE in the 2019 and 2004 Honours Lists respectively.
Research
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Freeman Air and Space Institute
Freeman Air & Space provides independent, original knowledge and analysis of air and space power issues.
Events
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The UK's Defence Command Paper Refresh: What Next?
The Freeman Air and Space Institute invites you to attend a thought-provoking online seminar where we will delve into the heart of one of the United...
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Research
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Freeman Air and Space Institute
Freeman Air & Space provides independent, original knowledge and analysis of air and space power issues.
Events
![Pictured are personnel from 617 Sqn, RAF Marham on exercise alongside the USAF, US Navy and RAAF as part of Ex NORTHERN EDGE in Alaska. UK MOD © Crown copyright 2023](/newimages/sspp/Security/research-centres-groups/dcp23-aviation-780-x-440-1.x91e2d2e9.jpg?f=webp)
The UK's Defence Command Paper Refresh: What Next?
The Freeman Air and Space Institute invites you to attend a thought-provoking online seminar where we will delve into the heart of one of the United...
Please note: this event has passed.