Janne Nolan
About Janne Nolan
Janne Nolan is an International Affairs Research Professor with extensive experience in military strategy and national security. She has held significant roles in both academia and government, consulting for various organizations and specializing in defense technology policy and trade management.
Work at The George Washington University
Janne Nolan has served as an International Affairs Research Professor at George Washington University since 2011. In this role, she engages in research and teaching related to international affairs, with a focus on military strategy and national security. Her position in the Washington D.C. Metro Area allows her to connect academic insights with practical applications in government and industry.
Education and Expertise
Janne Nolan holds a BA in Political Science and Foreign Languages from Antioch College. She earned her Ph.D. in International Economics from The Fletcher School at Tufts University. Additionally, she completed graduate studies in Law and Diplomacy at Harvard University. Her academic background supports her expertise in defense technology policy, trade management, and military space policy.
Background
Nolan has a diverse background in both academia and government. She previously worked as a Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution from 1986 to 1998. Her experience includes serving in high-level positions within the State Department, Pentagon, White House, and Senate Armed Services Committee, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of national security issues.
Consulting Experience
Janne Nolan consults for both government and private industry, focusing on military strategy and national security. Her consulting work leverages her extensive knowledge and experience to advise on critical issues related to defense and foreign policy. She specializes in developing strategies that enhance U.S. governance and innovation in these areas.
Achievements in Academia
In addition to her role at George Washington University, Nolan has been part of the Graduate Faculty at Columbia University since 2008. Her academic contributions include teaching and mentoring students in the School for International and Public Affairs, where she shares her insights on the politics of national security and institutional development.