Thom Shanker

Always an honor to speak with the RealClearPolitics team...

A call to action offering a strategy to counter China, Russia, Iran and North Korea via AI, sensing and autonomy – “Offset-X Evolved.” Thanks to Ylber Bajraktari, VP for Policy, and James Ryseff, Director for Defense, at @scsp_ai. nationalsecuritymedia.gwu.edu/project/ylber-…

An insightful, informative discussion of upcoming Chinese military parade-extravaganza: What to look for in hardware and geo-political significance, and how to assess the PLA. Meeting with @GWUPMNS were @RANDCorporation experts, Mark Cozad, Tim Heath. nationalsecuritymedia.gwu.edu/project/assess…

A thought-provoking talk on USARPAC and Talisman Sabre – and how it will shape tactics and operations and procurement…and a sobering, discussion on why deterrence is absolutely essential to avoid war with China. Thanks to Lt. Gen. JB Vowell, DCG USARPAC. nationalsecuritymedia.gwu.edu/project/lt-gen…

Honored that Brian Hunt selected “Age of Danger,” my book with @AndyHoehn, in his Risk Manager’s Bookshelf v2. Always much to learn from his writings and podcasts about how to assess and manage risk in this dangerous world. Thanks, Brian. brianjhunt.substack.com/p/the-risk-man…

An important discussion on US Agency for Global Media, Public Diplomacy, and Soft Power, with: Jeffrey Gedmin of MBN; James Glassman, former Under Secretary of State/Public Diplomacy; and Andrew Walworth, of @RealClearPR. nationalsecuritymedia.gwu.edu/project/the-fu…

@academicjoshi Wow. Thank you.

Such a gorgeous song. #BrianWilson #Sting

Thanks, Brian, for hosting a discussion that included underscoring how drones are the future of warfare...and the US needs to invest more.

Some #Week2 mtg highlights from our #CAMCA cohort for this #FellowFriday: Fellows met w/ @JPNatkin, Chief Business Officer of @macro_advisory; @ThomShanker, frmr @nytimes correspondent; Sally Painter, COO of #BlueStarStrategies & many more talented professionals!

Join us for a webinar conversation on “War Journalism from Vietnam to Gaza,” April 16, 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT. Timely and important. quincyinst.org/events/war-jou…

Honored to host roll-out of @ACScowcroft report from Commission on Software-Defined Warfare. A new topic for @GWUPMNS and Defense Writers Group -- significant and forward-looking in its call for sweeping reforms in the DoD. Well worth a read. nationalsecuritymedia.gwu.edu/project/the-co…

@academicjoshi The best. Thanks...

Great live version of an incredible song, right in the midst of fellow musical legends. #GlenCampbell

Thom Shanker: Ukraine War Has Proven Drones Are the Future of Warfare realclearpolitics.com/video/2025/03/…

The use of drones following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has redefined warfare. A discussion with Andy Walworth on @RCPolitics. 70 percent of deaths and injuries in the war are from small, “attritable” drones, with lessons for the U.S. realclearpolitics.com/video/2025/03/…

An eye-opening discussion on @ReaganInstitute National Security Innovation Base Report Card for 2025 with @RogerZakheim and @rachelhoff814 and team with @GWUPMNS Defense Writers Group. Well worth a read. nationalsecuritymedia.gwu.edu/project/roger-…

A great discussion as alums from @FletcherSchool met with current Fletcher students at the National Press Club today to offer thoughts on careers in security, defense, and intelligence.

McLean Volunteer Fire Department is pleased to launch a new Medic Minute, on how to recognize a stroke. These life-saving techniques can be done by anyone. It is my great honor to serve alongside an amazing "fire family" as MVFD's volunteer PIO. youtube.com/watch?v=Lwn05s…

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The Gulf of @stavridisj 👏👏👏👏 !!! I fully am in favor of this! 🇬🇷🇺🇸

Thought-provoking discussion on “Unspoken Barriers to Innovation in Defense,” the @BCG report prepared for @MunSecConf and previewed at @GWUPMNS Defense Writers Group by Matthew Schlueter and Lauren Mayer. nationalsecuritymedia.gwu.edu/project/munich…