Scott Pence

Military Fellow, Defense and Security Department
Scott Pence

Scott Pence is a military fellow representing the U.S. Army in the Defense and Security Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Scott served on the Joint Staff as the Book Briefer to the Secretary of Defense, responsible for conveying global force management decisions. Before that, he was the Garrison Commander of Fort Liberty in North Carolina, where he reached consensus on renaming Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty. Scott has deployed three times to Afghanistan and once to Iraq, and he has lived in South Korea, Italy, Germany, Kansas, and Georgia. As the first Armor officer to serve with the 75th Ranger Regiment, Scott served as a company commander and the liaison officer to Kabul Station, Afghanistan. Scott earned an MBA from Webster University, an MA in military operational art and science from the School for Advanced Military Sciences, an MA in strategic studies from the Marshall Program at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas, and a BA in organizational psychology from the University of Michigan. Scott lives in Burke, Virginia with his wife and two daughters.

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Insights for Future Conflicts from the Russia-Ukraine War

The Russia-Ukraine conflict shocked the world, unfolding a story of adaptation, resilience, and innovation with global implications. Drawing from analysis and news coverage, this report distills 10 insights that will shape the next war.  

Digital Report by Krista Auchenbach, Nathan Lewis, Scott Murphy, Quinton Packard, Scott Pence, Luke Slivinski, and Matthew Slusher — May 8, 2025

Conflict in Focus: Lessons from Russia-Ukraine

The Russia-Ukraine War has redefined modern conflict, from drones and cyberattacks to contested space. Conflict in Focus, a CSIS series, unpacks key lessons across all domains of war—insights vital for anticipating and preparing for future large-scale conflicts.

Report by Matthew Slusher, Krista Auchenbach, Scott Murphy, Quinton Packard, Scott Pence, and Luke Slivinski — May 2, 2025

Land Domain Lessons from Russia-Ukraine | Conflict in Focus

This week's 'Conflict in Focus' episode will feature a discussion on the latest tactics on the ground in the Russia-Ukraine War, including topics such as the role of tanks, the success of the Kursk Incursion, the effect of North Koreans on the battlefield, and more.

Event — February 20, 2025

The Underdog Superpower

Responding to a Taiwan contingency will force military leaders to adopt tactics they haven't considered in generations—those of a scrappy underdog. And they tend to work.  

Report by Scott Pence — December 6, 2024