The Veterans Who Become Novelists
Elliot Ackerman reflects on Karl Marlantes, war literature, memory, and the enduring relationship between storytelling and combat.
Elliot Ackerman is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel 2034 and numerous acclaimed works of fiction and nonfiction, including The Fifth Act, 2084, Dark at the Crossing, and Places and Names. His work explores war, politics, culture, and the human condition through fiction, journalism, and commentary.
A selection of fiction and nonfiction exploring war, politics, culture, technology, and the human condition.
Elliot Ackerman reflects on Karl Marlantes, war literature, memory, and the enduring relationship between storytelling and combat.
In this humorous review of the 2026 Met Gala, Elliot Ackerman and Suzy Weiss examine the night's most memorable looks, from Lauren Sánchez Bezos and Kylie Jenner to Colman Domingo,...
When gunshots rang out near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Elliot Ackerman and his wife took cover beneath their table. What followed revealed just how exposed thousands of attendees had...
Drawing on his experience as a Marine officer in Iraq, Elliot Ackerman explores whether threats to target civilian infrastructure in Iran could force service members to confront difficult legal and...
Elliot Ackerman joined Admiral James Stavridis and Suzanne Kelly on The Cipher Brief’s State Secrets Podcast to discuss 2084, artificial intelligence, climate conflict, information warfare, and the future of global...
CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman discusses the proposed U.S. defense budget, Iran's nuclear ambitions, regime stability, and the strategic challenges facing policymakers in the Middle East.
Elliot Ackerman joins Chris Costa at the International Spy Museum for a discussion on intelligence, national security, terrorism, future warfare, and 2084.
Television interview discussing 2084, China, Taiwan, future warfare, and the geopolitical implications of emerging technologies and climate conflict.