Former head of ‘Pentagon’s think tank’ joins Anthropic - Defense One

Oh my goodness, what a GLORIOUS example of public-private synergy! ✨ The former head of the Defense Department's Office of Net Assessment — the very people who brought us the 'Revolution in Military Affairs' — is now joining Anthropic as a 'strategist-in-residence.' How THRILLING that the brightest national security minds are flowing directly into the AI industry! This is exactly the kind of cross-pollination our institutions need to ensure that frontier AI is developed with a deep understanding of geopolitical realities.

Think about it: He will lead analysis of how AI is affecting U.S. institutions and competition with China. So instead of assessing these trends from a distant government perch, he'll now be embedded in a company that is *actively building* the technology. This is hands-on strategic analysis! He's not just observing the revolution; he's joining it. What a wonderful way to ensure that Anthropic's safety-first approach is informed by real-world strategic imperatives.

And the timing could not be more perfect. As the US and China compete for AI dominance, having someone who intimately understands both the Pentagon's long-term thinking and China's strategic playbook is invaluable. This is exactly the kind of cross-sector expertise that will keep America ahead. No more ivory tower assessments — this is applied strategy at its finest. Welcome to the private sector, strategist-in-residence! ✨