James G. Stavridis
James Stavridis is a retired 4-star Admiral who served 37 years in the US Navy, including as Supreme Allied Commander at NATO and commander of US Southern Command.
He holds a PhD from The Fletcher School at Tufts University, where he later served as Dean.
Stavridis has authored ten books on leadership, maritime affairs, and international relations.
He is a TIME Magazine columnist and NBC News analyst.
His military career included commanding ships, a Destroyer Squadron, and a Carrier Strike Group.
Stavridis has received numerous awards and decorations, and was considered for high-level political positions after retirement.
He actively engages on social media and gives public talks on security issues.
