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Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

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Vice Chair,The Carlyle Group; Chair, Rockefeller Foundation Board; PhD; ADM, USN(Ret.) fmr Supreme Allied Commander at NATO Website: AdmiralStav.com

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James George Stavridis is a retired United States Navy admiral and vice chair, global affairs, and a managing director-partner of The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm, and chair of the board of trustees of the Rockefeller Foundation. Stavridis serves as senior military analyst for CNN. He is also chair emeritus of the board of directors of the United States Naval Institute. .. more

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Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @admiralstav.bsky.social · 3d

Speak softly and carry a big stick. Officials visiting USS Abraham Lincoln send a clear signal to Iran. My discussion with Jessica Dead on @cnn.com today youtu.be/cghx5aTZAFo

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Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @admiralstav.bsky.social · 6d

A wide-ranging conversation on @cnn.com this afternoon about Iran, Russia, and the choices facing U.S. leaders right now. Thanks to Boris Sanchez for the thoughtful discussion. youtu.be/F3DdlV_fRlE

Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @admiralstav.bsky.social · 7d

China's military purge is unprecedented since Mao. Why that makes miscalculation and conflict MORE likely. My latest in @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

Xi’s Military Purge Might Be Dangerous for the US

With the purges of two top military leaders, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has completely and ruthlessly consolidated control over the armed might of his nation. What are the major implications of this fo...

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Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @admiralstav.bsky.social · 9d

The stakes with Iran are high. I spoke with Kate Bolduan on @cnn.com today about why diplomacy still deserves a chance. youtu.be/vxBfoe_Mb8Y

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Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @admiralstav.bsky.social · 10d

A week ago, strikes looked imminent. Today we're "talking about talking" with Iran. In diplomacy, sometimes you take progress where you can get it. My discussion with Oscar Jimenenz this afternoon on @cnn.com youtu.be/JDbVVsp4eaM?...

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Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @admiralstav.bsky.social · 12d

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Opinion | Trump’s Board of Peace is already floundering

Trump’s attempt to rival the U.N., with him in charge, is likely to disappear and be quickly forgotten.

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Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @admiralstav.bsky.social · 13d

If the U.S. pulled back from NATO, could Europe really defend itself? My latest for @opinion.bloomberg.com tackles that critical question from both history and capability www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

If the US Leaves NATO, Europe Can Protect Itself

As a former supreme allied commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, I never contemplated the idea of the US leaving the world’s most vital security alliance. But the crisis over Greenland’...

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Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @admiralstav.bsky.social · 15d

Caracas is becoming the new Casablanca—a hub of global competition between the US, Russia, and China. Meanwhile, with a carrier strike group on station, the U.S. has maximum options for Iran. I joined Kate Bolduan on @CNN,com to break down the strategy behind these moves youtu.be/bKlEC_N2V8w

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Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @admiralstav.bsky.social · 19d

Iran is bleeding while the world's attention is elsewhere. My latest in @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

While Washington Debates Greenland, Iran Is Bleeding

Even as the world focuses on the future of Greenland, the Trump administration has effectively walked away from events in Iran. Following the largest protests in the country since the 1979 revolution,...

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Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @admiralstav.bsky.social · 19d

NATO lives to fight another day. On @cnn.com this morning with @audiecornish.bsky.social youtu.be/64G_yErUtYk

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Penguin Press @penguinpress.bsky.social · 20d

We’re thrilled to announce the next novel from NYT bestselling authors and military officers Elliot Ackerman and @admiralstav.bsky.social

A gripping drama and chilling prophecy about the possible path to war for a planet devastated by climate change

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Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @admiralstav.bsky.social · 20d

Greenland doesn’t need to be “owned” to be defended.After allied pushback and market signals, the conversation is shifting toward a long-term security framework & possibly limited U.S. basing rather than sovereignty.Strategic patience matters. My take on @cnn.com with Kasie Hunt youtu.be/izt5_r6kaxQ