Military Fellows

Every year senior officers from the United States Armed Forces are in residence at CSIS where they engage in programs of individual enrichment and research as well as collaboration with various CSIS scholars

The CSIS Defense and Security Department annually hosts a group of fellows from the U.S. military. For over twenty years, DSD has been home to fellows from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy. The military fellows are integrated into DSD's research portfolio and provide strategic, real-world expertise to the program. The military fellows’ connections help to ensure that our research is current and being utilized throughout the Department of Defense.

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Conflict in Focus: Lessons from Russia-Ukraine

The Conflict in Focus series examines the Russia-Ukraine War from multiple perspectives to identify implications for future warfare. Each week, a CSIS military fellow sits down with experts, who have firsthand experience, to focus on a vital domain of the conflict.

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The 2023 – 2024 Military Fellows (l-r): Mark Cancian (CSIS); Commander David Aliberti, USN; Commander Michael Darrah, USCG; Dr. John Hamre (CSIS); Lieutenant Colonel Eric Williams, USMC; Lieutenant Colonel Allen Agnes, USAF; Colonel Christopher “Wyatt” Koeltzow, USAF. | Photo: CSIS 

The 2022 – 2023 Military Fellows (l-r): Dr. Seth Jones (CSIS); Colonel Jaron Wharton; Commander Ginny Nadolny; Colonel David Mays; Dr. John Hamre (CSIS); Colonel John Christianson; Colonel Atiim Phillips; Commander Courtney “Stiles” Herdt; Mark Cancian (CSIS). | Photo: CSIS

The 2021-2022 Military Fellows (l-r rows): (First Row) Commander Christopher Bernotavicius, Lieutenant Colonel Michelle Macander, Captain Brian McSorley, (Second Row) Colonel Danielle Ngo, Colonel Christopher Reid, Colonel Matthew Strohmeyer. | Photo: CSIS

The 2020-2021 Military Fellows (l-r rows): (First Row) Colonel Jerry Bennett, Colonel James Cheney, Commander Angelina Hidalgo, (Second Row) Commander Eric McQueen, Lieutenant Colonel Joe Moye, Colonel Tobias Switzer. | Photo: CSIS

The 2019-2020 Military Fellows (l-r standing): Lieutenant Colonel Brian Mulvihill, Lieutenant Colonel Edmund Loughran, Commander Mark McDonnell, Dr. John Hamre, Commander Jeff Benson, Colonel Jason Gresh, Lieutenant Colonel James Dailey. | Photo: CSIS

The 2018-2019 Military Fellows (l-r standing): Lieutenant Colonel Zach Jiron, Lieutenant Colonel Frank Reyes, Lieutenant Colonel William Pacatte, Dr. John Hamre, Lieutenant Colonel Kurt Leffler, Commander Josh Taylor, and Commander Andrew Pate. | Photo: CSIS

The 2017-2018 Military Fellows (l-r standing): Lieutenant Colonel Jason Williams, Colonel Jesse Friedel, Commander Thomas Ulmer, Colonel Brian Pearl, Dr. John Hamre, Lieutenant Colonel Russell Williford, Lieutenant Colonel John Butler, Captain John Cole. | Photo: CSIS

The 2016-2017 Military Fellows (l-r standing): Colonel William Thigpen, Lieutenant Colonel Jeremiah Baldwin, Lieutenant Colonel Henry June Jr., Lieutenant Colonel W.R. Alan Dayton, Dr. John Hamre, Commander Micah Murphy. Not pictured: Captain Thomas Cooper. | Photo: CSIS

The 2015-2016 Military Fellows (l-r standing): Colonel Tracy Onufer, Commander Eric Little, Captain Michael Cribbs, Dr. John Hamre, Colonel Demetrius Walters, Colonel John A. O' Grady. Not pictured: Colonel Peter Farnum, Lieutenant Commander Dennis Jensen.

The 2014-2015 Military Fellows (l-r standing): Colonel Pete Doty, Lieutenant Colonel Mike Faunda, Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Priddy, Dr. John Hamre, Colonel Douglas Cardinale, Lieutenant Commander Mark Lawrence, Captain(s) John Dettleff
Military Fellows: 2013-2014

The 2013-2014 Military Fellows (l-r standing): Captain Jon Totte, Colonel David Brigham, Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey Anthony, Dr. John Hamre, Colonel Ethan Griffin, Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Hickman, Commander Robert Ogden, Captain Mark Hooper (not in the picture).

The 2012-2013 Military Fellows (l-r standing): Lieutenant Colonel Curtis Buzzard; Captain Brian Penoyer; Lieutenant Colonel Steven Nicolucci; Colonel Kristin Fisher-Goodwin; Dr. John Hamre; Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Pellegrino; Lieutenant Commander Errol Laumann; Colonel Hui-Chien Lui; Colonel Bryan Cannady.

The 2011-2012 Military Fellows (l-r standing): Colonel Tyrell Chamberlain, Colonel Erik Goepner, Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Bilko, Commander Christopher Hayes, Dr. John Hamre, Dr. Stephen Flanagan, Colonel Walter Rugen, Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Trollinger, Captain Hsiu-Chieh Sung, and Commander Aaron Roth.
Military Fellows: 2010-2011

The 2010-2011 Military Fellows (l-r standing): Colonel Mark Bennett, Colonel Robert Stanley, Captain Sean Murtagh, Colonel Chun-Chao Ma, Dr. John Hamre, Dr. Stephen Flanagan, Colonel Thomas Heslin, Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Sullivan, Colonel Rick Nussio, and Commander Joshua Himes.

The 2009-2010 Military Fellows (l-r standing): Left to Right: Colonel Ricky Rupp, Colonel Jean-Christophe Noel, Lieutenant Colonel Glenn Guenther, Captain John Griffin, Dr. Stephen Flanagan, Dr. John Hamre, Colonel Jeffrey Vuono, Major Lance Rosa-Miranda, Commander Douglas Fears, and Lieutenant Colonel Donald Dellinger not pictured: Col Chung-Kuei Chen.

The 2008-2009 Military Fellows (l-r standing): Dr. John Hamre, LtCol Tae Yeo, CDR Matthew Sibley, CAPT Jeffrey Maclay, Senator Sam Nunn, Col Kevin Gordey, Capt. Jung-Ping Sun, LtCol Robert Scott. Not Pictured: LTC Robert E. Hamilton and LTC Dennis P. Chapman.
Military Fellows: 2007-2008

The 2007-2008 Military Fellows (l-r standing): Dr. Stephen J. Flanagan; LTC Tom Russell; LTC Juha Kaitera; LTC Erich Randall; Dr. John Hamre; COL Tim Vuono; CDR John Caplis; COL Jeff Taliaferro; CDR Dan Murphy; LTC Chang Ching Tu.

The 2006-2007 Military Fellows: CAPT Jeffrey Canfield, USN; COL Bernie Gruber, USAF; COL Michael Janser, USA; COL Chin-Yuan Liu, ROC (Taiwan); CDR Joanna Nunan, USCG; LTC Peter Quinn, ARNG; LT COL Stephen Sklenka, USMC LT David Silverman, USN
Military Fellows: 2005-2006

The 2005-2006 Military Fellows (l-r standing) Col. Michael Melillo, USMC; Lt. Col. George Farfour, USAF; Lt. Col. Matthew Artero, ARNG; Col. Hisen Sheng Li, ROC Army; Comdr. Patrick Little, USCG; Dr. John J. Hamre, President & CEO, CSIS; Col. Yun Sup Kim, ROK Air Force; Capt. Mark Redden, USN; Lt. Col. Ray Bingham, USA.
Military Fellows: 2004-2005

The 2004-2005 Military Fellows: (l-r standing) Lt. Col. William Stoppel, Capt. Stephen Metruck, Lt. Col. Mike Plehn, Lt. Col. Johnny Strain, CSIS President and CEO Dr. John Hamre, Col. Tzyh-Jian Chang, Col. John Ewers, Capt. Mac Bollman.

The 2003-2004 Military Fellows: (l-r standing) Lt. Comdr. Lance Lescher, Lt. Col. Michael Coss, Lt. Col. Scott Gorske, CSIS President Dr. John Hamre, Capt. Steve Vanderplas, Lt. Col. John K. Love, Col. Hung Chieh Liao, Lt. Col. Jennifer Hesterman.
Military Fellows: 2002-2003

The 2002-2003 Military Fellows: (l-r standing) Col. Robert McMullin, Lt. Col. Gary Holland, Col. Yung Sheng Chao, Comdr. Stephen Davis, CSIS President Dr. John Hamre, Lt. Col. Tammy Miracle, Lt. Col. Paul Schreiber, Comdr. Brian Kelley.
Military Fellows: 2001-2002

The 2001-2002 Military Fellows: (l-r standing) Lt. Col. Renwick Payne ANG, Lt. Col. Patrick Kelly USA, Lt. Col. Mark Brilakis USMC, Lt. Col. Kevin McLaughlin USAF and Maj. Robert Bateman USA with CSIS President Dr. John Hamre (seated).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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

Space and Data Domain Lessons from Russia-Ukraine | Conflict in Focus

The war in Ukraine has demonstrated significant strides in data technology and the integration of commercial capabilities and services in warfighting. This week's 'Conflict in Focus' episode will feature a discussion examine the role of space and data capabilities in the changing character of war.

Event — April 10, 2025

Air and Space Domain Lessons from Russia-Ukraine: Part Two | Conflict in Focus

The air and space domains have been critical in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This week will feature a special two-part episode in the 'Conflict in Focus' series focused on the Air and Space Domain, where experts will discuss how the conflict is shaping Europe's strategic posture in the near term.

Event — March 20, 2025