# Benjamin Jensen (academic)

Benjamin Jensen is an American scholar who specializes in international relations and security studies.

## Education

Jensen received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison before attending the American University School of International Service, from which he earned a Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy.

## Career

Jensen is a professor at the American University School of International Service, where he teaches courses on military strategy, defense policy, and security studies. Jensen has also held various research roles leading think tanks, including at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Atlantic Council.
Outside of academia, Jensen has advised the U.S. government on defense and security matters.
Jensen is also known for his involvement in the Solarium Project, a bipartisan initiative aimed at addressing strategic challenges and advancing the U.S.'s defense capabilities. His work often intersects with military and technological advancements, focusing on the integration of modern technologies and innovative strategies into defense planning.

## Publications

* Jensen, Benjamin; Whyte, Christopher; Cuomo, Scott (2022). Information in War: Military Innovation, Battle Networks, and the Future of Artificial Intelligence. Georgetown University Press. ISBN 1647122635.
* Cleveland, Charles; Jensen, Benjamin M.; Bryant, Susan; David, Arnel (2018). Military strategy for the 21st century: People, Connectivity, and Competition. Amherst, New York: Cambria Press. ISBN 9781604979503.
* Valeriano, Brandon; Jensen, Benjamin; Maness, Ryan C. (2018). Cyber Strategy: The Evolving Character of Power and Coercion. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0190618094.
* Jensen, Benjamin (2016). Forging the Sword: Doctrinal Change in the U.S. Army. Stanford University Press. ISBN 0804797374.

### Think Tank Reports

* Competition in the Shadow of Technology (Washington: Center for Strategic and International Studies, December 16, 2024, co-authored).
* Cockpit or Command Center? C2 Options for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (Washington: Center for Strategic and International Studies, October 24, 2024, co-authored).
* Countering China and Russia: The Hidden Advantages of Women, Peace, and Security (Washington: Center for Strategic and International Studies, November 14, 2024, co-authored).
* Energy Security and the U.S.-Philippine Alliance (Washington: Center for Strategic and International Studies, November 14, 2024, co-authored).
* Using Artificial Intelligence to Rethink the Unified Command Plan (Washington: Center for Strategic and International Studies, June 17, 2024, co-authored).
* Algorithmic Stability: How AI Could Shape the Future of Deterrence (Washington: Center for Strategic and International Studies, June 10, 2024, co-authored).
* Victory in Ukraine Starts with Addressing Five Strategic Problems (Washington: Center for Strategic and International Studies, May 15, 2024, co-authored).
* Eroding Trust in Government: What Games, Surveys, and Scenarios Reveal about Alternative Cyber Futures (Washington: Center for Strategic and International Studies, April 8, 2024, co-authored).
* Pulling Their Weight: The Data on NATO Responsibility Sharing (Washington: Center for Strategic and International Studies, February 22, 2024, co-authored).
* CISA’s Evolving .Gov Mission: Defending the United States’ Federal Executive Agency Networks (Washington: Center for Strategic and International Studies, October 23, 2023, co-authored).
* The Waterfall’s Shadow in the Mekong Region: Insights on Water Programs and Infrastructure Competition in the Twenty-First Century (Washington: Center for Strategic and International Studies, September 29, 2023, co-authored).