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Dr. Jonathan Burchell is a visiting fellow in the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC. His research focuses on NATO, European security, and defense. A national security professional with over a decade of experience across the UK Government, he has held a range of analytical and strategic roles in the Ministry of Defence and the Home Office, covering defense strategy, international security and counterterrorism. Jonathan holds a PhD in Government Policy Making from Loughborough University, postgraduate training in War Studies from King’s College London, and has attended the NATO Defense College.
All Jonathan Burchell Content
Europe Needs an ASAP Program for Air Defense
The U.S.-Iran war has exposed the fragility of Western air defense stockpiles. Europe must launch a crash program to scale up its own missile manufacturing before supply shortages leave Ukraine and the continent exposed.
Brief by Max Bergmann, Otto Svendsen, and Jonathan Burchell — March 23, 2026
Northwood Declaration: The Future of European Deterrence?
The Northwood Declaration marks a major evolution in Franco British nuclear cooperation, signaling a stronger European pillar of deterrence while reinforcing NATO cohesion. Translating its ambitions into concrete policy, capability, and operational steps will shape Europe’s security future.
Commentary by Astrid Chevreuil and Jonathan Burchell — February 27, 2026
