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