Peter Viggo Jakobsen

Peter Viggo Jakobsen

academic Denmark

Peter Viggo Jakobsen is an extraordinary professor of strategy and war studies at the Danish Defence Academy. He has been vocal about the dire condition of the Danish military, emphasizing the urgent need for modernization and investment in defense capabilities. Jakobsen has criticized the government's previous inaction regarding defense spending, highlighting that the military has been underfunded for years, which has compromised its operational readiness. His insights have gained attention in light of Denmark's recent announcement to significantly increase its defense budget amidst growing security concerns in Europe.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
5,543
Power
335$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Denmark 1 6.00 0.10% +0% 5,792,202 5,543 $350,000 335$
Totals 1 5,792,202 5,543 $350,000 335$
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Recent Mentions

Denmark Denmark: Peter Viggo Jakobsen commented on the alleged attack on Putin, expressing skepticism about the claims. 6

Politiken: FN sætter tal på døde civile i Ukraine i 2025

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Peter Viggo Jakobsen, of the Royal Danish Defence College, discusses the dangers of letting drones fly around. 5

BBC: Drone attacks leave Denmark exposed

Switzerland Switzerland: Peter Viggo Jakobsen teaches at the Danish Military Academy and specializes in Danish defense policy. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Wie weit darf Abschreckung gehen?

Denmark Denmark: Peter Viggo Jakobsen provided an assessment following a press conference regarding NATO's response to drone incursions. 6

Politiken: »Bolden ligger hos russerne nu«