Olivier Schmitt

Olivier Schmitt is a Professor of Political Science at the Center for War Studies, University of Southern Denmark. He has published extensively on the history of World War II and its impact on European politics. Schmitt has also taught courses on international relations and security studies. He is a leading expert on the French experience during World War II and has written several books on the subject. Schmitt has received numerous awards for his research and teaching, including the prestigious Prix de la Fondation pour la Recherche sur le XXe Siècle. He is a sought-after commentator on French and European politics, and has appeared on numerous television and radio programs. Schmitt is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a member of the Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques. He has also served as a consultant to the French government on matters of national security and foreign policy. Schmitt is a strong advocate for a more nuanced understanding of the French experience during World War II, and has worked tirelessly to promote a more accurate and balanced narrative of this period in history.