Sean Monaghan is a visiting fellow in the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where he focuses on NATO, European security, and defense. His career as a civil servant in the UK Ministry of Defence has focused on international defense policy, including NATO, the European Union, and the United States. In recent years, his work as a policy analyst has seen him contribute to the United Kingdom's Integrated Review and lead multinational research projects.
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A Busy Week for NATO Leaders in Vilnius
Sean Monaghan in The Dispatch — July 13, 2023
John Stratford’s Drive: 7/12/23
Sean Monaghan in LBC News — July 12, 2023
Why this week's NATO summit may disappoint Ukraine
Sean Monaghan in Raidió Teilifís Éireann — July 9, 2023
Kodėl JAV delsia žadėti Ukrainai narystę NATO?
Sean Monaghan in Lithuanian National Radio and Television — July 9, 2023
Ukraine and expansion top NATO agenda as Biden tries to cement unity
Sean Monaghan in LA Times — July 9, 2023
NATO’s task in Vilnius is simple: Transform European defense
Max Bergmann and Sean Monaghan in Defense News — July 7, 2023
Biden Heads to UK, Seeks to Bolster 'Close Relationship'
Sean Monaghan in Voice of America — July 6, 2023
Why Russia crisis requires US vigilance – and an eye for opportunity
Seth G. Jones and Sean Monaghan in Christian Science Monitor — June 30, 2023
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What Happened at NATO's Vilnius Summit?
Critical Questions by Sean Monaghan , Sissy Martinez , Otto Svendsen , Carlota García Encina , and Mathieu Droin — July 14, 2023
“AUKUS Pillar Two”: Audio Brief with Sean Monaghan
Podcast Episode by Sean Monaghan — July 11, 2023
AUKUS Pillar Two: Advancing the Capabilities of the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia
Brief by John Christianson , Sean Monaghan , and Di Cooke — July 10, 2023
Report Launch: "Repel, Don't Expel": Strengthening NATO's Defense and Deterrence in the Baltic States
Event by Mark F. Cancian , Max Bergmann , Sean Monaghan , Michael C. Ryan , and Rebeccah L. Heinrichs — July 6, 2023
"Repel, Don’t Expel"
Report by Mark F. Cancian and Sean Monaghan — July 6, 2023
What Will Happen at NATO’s Summit in Vilnius?
Critical Questions by Sean Monaghan , Sissy Martinez , and Otto Svendsen — June 30, 2023
Press Briefing: Previewing the NATO Summit in Vilnius
Event by Max Bergmann , Sean Monaghan , Seth G. Jones , and Cynthia Cook — June 29, 2023
Transforming European Defense: A New Focus on Integration
Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann , Donatienne Ruy , and Sean Monaghan — June 29, 2023
Strengthening Baltic Security: Next Steps for NATO
Commentary by Mark F. Cancian , Sean Monaghan , and Daniel Fata — June 27, 2023
Transforming European Defense Report Launch
Event by Donatienne Ruy , Max Bergmann , Sean Monaghan , and Marie Jourdain — June 26, 2023