Phillips O’Brien
Phillips O’Brien is an esteemed international relations professor at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, known for his expertise in military strategy and global security issues. He was recently in the news discussing the implications of President Zelensky’s meeting with President Trump, suggesting that Ukraine may need to rely more on European support amid uncertainties regarding U.S. backing in their ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Prof O’Brien teaches strategic studies at St Andrews University and is a leading expert on the Russo-Ukrainian war.
Putin’s ‘flying Chernobyl’ missile carries a stark nuclear warning for Ireland – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-01
Phillips O’Brien noted that NATO is still not adequately prepared for a Russian attack.
Der Westen ist nicht gegen russische Drohnenschwärme gewappnet
Switzerland· 2025-09-11
Phillips O’Brien is an airpower specialist and professor who commented on Nato's preparedness against drone attacks.
Five lessons from Russia’s drone probe into Poland for Nato and western Europe
New Zealand· 2025-09-10
Phillips O'Brien discusses the importance of alliances in military success in his recent blog post.
China spielt den Beschützer einer Weltordnung, die Trump zerstören will - Eric Frey
Austria· 2025-09-04
Phillips O’Brien provides analysis on the military strategies in the Ukraine conflict.
Donne russe al fronte e 60 perdite umane a kmq nella guerra più hi-tech della storia: perché deve cambiare l’aiuto a Kiev
Italy· 2025-09-01
He predicted that Russia's response to Ukraine's actions would be violent and destructive.
Ukrajina zasiala do Ruska nepokoj. Čo sa dialo po ruskom Pearl Harbore
Slovakia· 2025-06-03
He commented on the potential violent and destructive response from Russia.
Ukrajina zasiala do Ruska nepokoj. Čo sa dialo po ruskom Pearl HarboreSlovakia· 2025-06-02
Phillips O’Brien suggested that recent talks between Russia and Ukraine have removed any pretence of progress.
US silence as Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine highlights Trump’s failure | Ukraine
United Kingdom· 2025-05-25
Phillips O'Brien, a professor at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, notes that there has been no case of a country expanding through military occupation in the last 80 years.
O revenire la dreptul de cucerire – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-04-29
Phillips O’Brien, a professor of strategic studies at the University of St Andrews, stated that there is no real ceasefire and attacks continue.
Negociatorul lui Putin, vizită secretă la Casa Albă. Semnal îngrijorător privind angajamentul SUA față de pacea din Ucraina
Romania· 2025-04-06
Phillips O’Brien is a professor of strategic studies who has analyzed the ongoing conflict and ceasefire situation.
‘There is no ceasefire. Attacks are ongoing’: how Putin’s envoy played US over Ukraine | UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-06
The professor of strategic studies at Scotland’s St Andrew’s University, Phillips O’Brien, put it this way: 'Trump opens his mouth and Putin comes out.'
It’s clear Donald Trump is now an agent of Vladimir Putin. American allies should be alarmed
Australia· 2025-03-03
Phillips O’Brien, an international relations professor, commented on the implications of the meeting for Ukraine's support.
Shocked by Trump Meeting, Zelensky and Ukraine Try to Forge a Path Forward
United States· 2025-03-01