American historian. Author of the two-volume 'UFOs and the National Security State' (2002, 2009), an archival narrative of post-1941 U.S. military and intelligence engagement with the phenomenon. Also co-author with Bryce Zabel of 'A.D. After Disclosure' (2010).
American historian and writer best known for the two-volume series UFOs and the National Security State, which assembled archival research, witness testimony, and Cold War policy history into one of the most widely cited long-form narratives in modern ufology. Richard Dolan later expanded into documentaries, commentary, and conference work, often focusing on secrecy, intelligence structures, and the political management of extraordinary claims. His work has been especially influential among readers interested in the institutional history of the subject rather than only individual sightings. He remains one of the most recognizable historian-commentators in the English-language UAP field.