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Good morning world!
Today is my last day at my beloved @CNASdc. I love this organization, its people, its mission, its output, and its culture more than anything I can think of. So, to celebrate my time there, I offer you a joyous follow Friday thread of my amazing colleagues:
Today is my last day at my beloved @CNASdc. I love this organization, its people, its mission, its output, and its culture more than anything I can think of. So, to celebrate my time there, I offer you a joyous follow Friday thread of my amazing colleagues:
(in between work breaks. so much work. who thought it was a good idea to create work)
First, @SusannaVBlume rarely Tweets because she is wise, but you should follow all her astonishing brain produces because she is brilliant and hilarious. This report on reforming DOD's processes to achieve its strategy is my favorite. and what a title! https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/make-good-choices-dod
Next, @carriecordero is a warrior-lawyer, fighting the just and righteous battle. I love all she does, but her first-of-its-kind effort to fill the legal analysis gap on family separation policy made me so proud to know her. https://www.justsecurity.org/66717/assessing-the-legal-landscape-of-family-separation-in-the-immigration-context/
My colleague @SamDorshimer is subtly hilarious and thinks too much (to our benefit) --his work on projecting the future challenges and opportunities of fintech is well worth following! https://www.cnas.org/publications/commentary/fintech-is-booming-while-posing-new-national-security-risks-for-the-u-s
I could write a dissertation on @C_M_Dougherty (as he often does for me)--he is so smart, and so dedicated to yelling at DOD at its total lack of preparedness for future warfare. His New Way of War report is beautifully written and taught me so much https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/anawow
Amazing @afeng79's heart is at war with her brain in terms of size. I can't recommend enough her FP piece on the complex relationship between Chinese companies and the CCP. https://www.cnas.org/publications/commentary/we-cant-tell-if-chinese-firms-work-for-the-party
(breaktime! start reading and start following. more to come!)
ok, next! I met @fitt_joshua a year before he started at @CNASdc to talk careers and was DELIGHTED when he brought his talent and his cocktail making skills to the team to contribute to projects like this https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/dangerous-synergies
ok. @RHFontaine. I could spend the entire day in his office doing nothing but talk and consider it a day well spent. Richard has more big ideas and insights in his head than anyone I know. The only reason I am happy to stop working for him is that I can still be his friend.
Also holy shit the man writes. Writes. Writes! There are so many things I could point to front @RHFontaine that I love from his long list of content. But this probably comes back to me the most: https://www.cnas.org/publications/commentary/the-nonintervention-delusion
The brilliant @karaafrederick is one of the biggest hiring coups I've been a part of @CNASdc. She has so much expertise and experience and unique things to say in a single package it's unfair. She brings those together perfectly in this report (her first): https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/the-new-war-of-ideas
My partner in crime @GalganoKatie is my secret weapon, but she is an incredibly talented woman with a wonderful future ahead of her in her own write. I was so proud to see her produce her first essay here: https://www.cnas.org/publications/commentary/more-women-in-government-roles-leads-to-greater-national-security
You probably already follow @ilangoldenberg. As well you should. Is there a single human more brilliantly dedicated to finding smart solutions to so many challenges in the Middle East? Or a kinder, more generous colleague?
Sometimes @ilangoldenberg jokes that his reports are so technical and specific the that only 10 people read them, but its the right 10. You should still read his work on Gaza, an sadly neglected area in US policy: https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/ending-gazas-perpetual-crisis
(ok break time again).
All you people asking me where I'm going or what I'm doing, (1) be patient (2) This isn't about me!! 
Back! @NathalieGrogan brings a personal passion and incredible insights to the Military Veterans and Society program, as well shown here in her oped with @ska25 https://www.cnas.org/publications/commentary/into-the-unknown-military-families-struggle-with-family-care-plans
Transatlantic Program director @AKendallTaylor has brought a wonderful blend of policy and academic insight to her program, and her work on populism and digital authoritarianism should be must reads in this environment. https://www.cnas.org/publications/commentary/the-digital-dictators
Asia expert @dankliman is kind, smart, and incredible at breaking new ground in Asia research. His work on China's Belt and Road initiative is foundational to any understanding of their strategy. https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/beltandroad
Fellow Texan @megan_lamberth is always ahead of the curve with insights on the blended challenges of tech and media, as in this early piece highlighting the dangers of disinformation in COVID-19 https://www.cfr.org/blog/dangers-manipulated-media-midst-crisis
@kristinejlee27 is deceptively quiet, strong, and wise beyond her years; her growth at CNAS has been a delight to watch. And her work on China's strategy infiltrating intl organizations is truly eye-opening @kristinejlee27
Break time (work time)
Had a nice little hiatus and now back to celebrating my @CNASdc teammates and their amazing work.
CNAS brought on @mack0352 to up our wargaming....game...a few months back and he has been a spectacular addition to the team. Keep you eyes open for the really innovative live wargame he'll be helping lead at the final event of our summer series: https://conference.cnas.org/session/a-deadly-game-east-china-sea-crisis-2030/
@moreemmamoore exemplifies an unstated CNAS ethos of speaking your mind and making good trouble. She uses her voice to great ends in so many ways. see some of her thinking on defense talent management here: https://wavellroom.com/2019/11/21/rethinking-how-and-who-to-recruit-disrupting-talent-management/
. @CarisaNietsche is kind, sweet, and razor sharp; her insights on the authoritarian tendencies on the rise in Europe are not to be missed. https://www.cnas.org/publications/commentary/how-hungarys-orban-puts-democratic-tools-to-authoritarian-use
Breaktime + it's so nice to check out the tweet activity and see y'all reading all this fabulous work. Enjoy!
