Dr Phillips P. O'Brien
Dr Phillips P. O'Brien is Reader in history at Glasgow University and also convenes the Glasgow Global Security Network. He is co-editor of the journal War in History and has published a number works on the intersection of political decision-making and strategic policy. As well as three books, he has been published in Past and Present, Diplomatic History, the Journal of Strategic Studies. He has played a major role in the debate over Scottish independence and defence, having testified in front of parliament and advised both the Scottish Government and the MOD. He has also written pieces for the Herald and the Scotsman and appears regularly on both the BBC and ITV.