Speaking

Elliot Ackerman is a bestselling author, former Marine officer, former CIA paramilitary officer, and public commentator whose work explores war, geopolitics, leadership, democracy, literature, and the human consequences of conflict.

He has appeared at universities, literary festivals, policy forums, media organizations, and public institutions discussing subjects ranging from national security and modern warfare to storytelling, civil-military relations, artificial intelligence, and the future of global conflict.

Ackerman is the author of several acclaimed novels and nonfiction works, including 2034, 2084, The Fifth Act, Places and Names, and Sheepdogs. His commentary and essays have appeared in publications including The Atlantic, The Free Press, and The New York Times.

Topics

• War and modern conflict
• National security and geopolitics
• Leadership under pressure
• Civil-military relations
• Artificial intelligence and future warfare
• Literature, storytelling, and memory
• Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine, and global instability
• Veterans and public service

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