Mikkel Vedby Rasmussen (born 1973) is a professor of political science at the University of Copenhagen and one of Denmark's most sought-after voices on NATO, great-power rivalry and Danish foreign policy. He previously served as dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and held posts as head of department at the Ministry of Defence and director of the Danish Institute for Military Studies. His 2026 book 'Illusionernes fald' examines how demography, technology and military build-up are reshaping the global order.
In a Geopol podcast episode, Vedby Rasmussen discussed whether NATO's time as a defense alliance is running out.
Vedby Rasmussen published the book 'The Fall of Illusions - how we survive the new world order' at Gads Forlag.
He participated in a discussion about the book at the Main Library in Copenhagen in collaboration with RÆSON and ÆRA.
In collaboration with Folkeuniversitetet, he gave a lecture that assessed the world situation and the power shifts currently taking place.
He is scheduled to give a lecture on 'The Fall of Illusions' at Krabbesholm Højskole in Skive.
