Director, Project for Media and National Security at George Washington University. Former Pentagon correspondent and Deputy Washington Editor at NYT.

Joined October 2011
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Always an honor to speak with the RealClearPolitics team...
The Fog of War is No Longer on the Battlefield, It's on Your Phone Former NYT Pentagon correspondent Thom Shanker talks AI, misinformation, and modern war coverage on the RealClearPolitics podcast @SIRIUSXM @ThomShanker @TomBevanRCP @CarlCannon @abwalworth #AI
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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.ed…
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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/th…

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Thanks, Brian, for hosting a discussion that included underscoring how drones are the future of warfare...and the US needs to invest more.
On the recent episode of "#Risk On / Risk Off", @ThomShanker explains how #drones have changed the future of warfare. The Future of Warfare: Why Drones Matter Most youtube.com/shorts/KzGpJ02Or… via @YouTube
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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!
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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/…
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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.
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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=Lwn05sxT…
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A friend got me this very nice birthday gift.
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The Gulf of @stavridisj 👏👏👏👏 !!! I fully am in favor of this! 🇬🇷🇺🇸
A friend got me this very nice birthday gift.
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Wednesday, I had the pleasure of sitting down with members of the Pentagon press corps at the Defense Writers Group, part of @GWUPMNS , to discuss MEUs, amphib readiness, littoral maneuver, Force Design, and other key topics. My full comments here: cmc.marines.mil/Speeches-and…
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RCP Podcast: 33:00, @abwalworth talks to former New York Times Pentagon correspondent and author @ThomShanker about President Biden’s speech at the State Department on Monday Download NOW: Apple:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… Spotify:open.spotify.com/show/5FkNem…
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