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NK Finney
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Servant of the Republic | Fellow, Duke Program on American Grand Strategy, @AtlanticCouncil.bsky.social, & the Pacific Forum | Ed., @britjnlmilhist.bsky.social | Pres, @milwritersguild.bsky.social | Historian of WWI (book @cornellupress.bsky.social)
Excited to dig into this great book by “Camp Clausewitz” @smh-historians.bsky.social summer seminar friend, @bclelandgt.bsky.social!
November 23, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Was lucky to pop up to @dukesanford.bsky.social this past week to join a friend as he completed a great power immersive game as a part of a course on international relations. If I do end up teaching one day, I’ll definitely be including gaming…it was a blast & the students obviously learned a ton!
November 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
My copies of “Orchestrating Power” finally arrived!

Get 44% off the book if you order now:
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(CODE: 09WINTER)
November 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Yet more evidence I married the best person in the world. I came home after a very long day to my book arriving at the house…and more importantly, a wonderful cake and note. So blessed to have such a considerate and loving partner in my life (see more in my book’s acknowledgements and dedication)!
November 17, 2025 at 11:49 PM
30 days to publication day! Order now (scan the QR and use the code for a discount).

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November 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Great & productive trip to Miami (US Southern Command) & Key West (Joint Interagency Task Force-South). I’ve filled the bingo card on regional mission areas (Middle East as a junior officer; Europe, Africa, & Indo-Pacific as a mid-grade officer; & now Western Hemisphere as a senior officer)…
November 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Quick trip south.
November 12, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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(CODE: 09WINTER)
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Hard copies of "Orchestrating Power" are in the wild! I hear those that pre-ordered should be getting them soon. You only have a month left to pre-order and get your copies before the official release date: www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
November 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
And the final set of photos…more traditional ballet. Such a talented, awesome young woman! All the hard work she’s put in (especially the last two years) is evident! Super proud ballet dad 😍🩰
October 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Tranche 1 of our dancer’s recent senior photo shoot. These are the more contemporary dance poses…waiting to get the traditional ballet pics. So proud of our amazing athlete!
October 29, 2025 at 6:33 PM
“Orchestrating Power makes an original, deeply researched historical contribution to the field of American political development.” - Professor Elisabeth Clemens, author of ‘Civic Gifts’

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October 27, 2025 at 12:22 AM
First IUS conference…and I felt very much at home. So great to see many friends and mentors…and give a quick talk on a book chapter that’ll be coming out October 2026!
October 26, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Thanks to Susie Colbourn for the invitation to drive up & support a great group of students from across the Triangle—Duke, UNC, NC State, and NC Central—for a Bridging the Gap, Duke Program in American Grand Strategy, & TISS Foundations of International Relations Success & Training (FIRST) workshop.
October 4, 2025 at 11:55 PM
“you have little time you must give testimony
be courageous when the mind deceives you”

- Zbigniew Herbert
September 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Maintenance week as the half marathon gets closer…beautiful day around Bragg. Almost to autumn…
September 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Solid 10 miles along the Cape Fear River today. Pace was slower than desired, but putting the work in. Half marathon in October is calling…
September 7, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Great to drop into the alma mater and participate in the great events hosted by the Duke American Gand Strategy Program! Some sage words and a few candid comments by former Chairman General CG Brown…
September 4, 2025 at 11:16 PM
We recently asked @milwritersguild.bsky.social members to provide thoughts on what they read this summer. Here's a quick list - we welcome ideas from others!

www.militarywritersguild.org/collaboration
August 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Gorgeous morning for a run along the Cape Fear River…
August 3, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Great evening tonight connecting with other Army strategists here on Fort Bragg. A talented crew across a handful of commands. All doing great work on behalf of the nation!
August 2, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Nashville!
July 20, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Excited to officially start at US Army Forces Command today. A great opportunity to support and shape the Army as it undergoes changes not seen in 50 years.
June 24, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Working final edits on the book manuscript!

Amazing how many times an author writes, reads, rewrites, and rereads their work…a labor of love over the last 4 years…
June 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Great morning exploring our new hometown with the frau, including the farmers market and coffee from Blanc Coffee Roasters.
June 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM