Professor Dr Julian Lindley-French

Professor Dr Julian Lindley-French, born in 1958 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, is a prominent Oxford historian with extensive expertise in international relations and defense strategy. Currently serving as a Fellow at the Royal Historical Society and the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, Lindley-French is also the Chairman of The Alphen Group and holds distinguished positions at various institutions, including National Defense University and the Institute of Statecraft. With a strong academic background, including degrees from the University of Oxford and the European University Institute, Lindley-French has authored influential publications on NATO and European defense. His leadership roles in organizations like the Atlantic Council of the United States and former Vice-Presidency at the Atlantic Treaty Association further underscore a commitment to advising leaders in military and policy contexts.