Thank you @NavalInstitute and @KirkusReviews - this is a humbling honor.

This article on deterrence and Russian escalation in the grey zone is well worth your read from a friend and former CIA colleague, David Gioe @GioeINT . Dave and I agree on the problem of what I have been calling "empty deterrence" and he goes on to some other strong options and arguments for what NATO and the U.S. SHOULD be doing...give it a read, well worth your time! 🚨 In addition to TAURUS missiles for the Germans to give Ukraine --a real HIT BACK to the Russians vice what David and I both agree is not serious "closing of consulates, cultural centers, and other serious measures..." (Putin was sighing at that one!)... We, the U.S., should also give Ukraine the ERAMS long range strike packages and software for their F-16's, advocated by Admiral Mark Montgomery months ago...the Ukrainians can use them immediately, Congress approved this sale a long-time ago--3500 of them! We can SELL them (I say give em away to heroes fighting for their freedom, but fine sell them then), and the Europeans and other allies will help pay--give the Ukrainians, in Churchills words, "the TOOLS" so they can "finish the job!" Kudos David for drawing more attention to these critical issues...

Europe is flooded every week with new reports of Russian hybrid war and escalation in the so-called #GrayZone. It’s more important than ever for NATO, the U.S. and our allies to understand Russian Intelligence tactics… 🎧 Coming in 7 days—September 22 worldwide the Audiobook of my work which took 2 years in the making: 🚨Tradecraft, Tactics, and Dirty Tricks: Russian Intelligence and Putin’s Secret War 🔹Eight+ hours listening on how the SVR, GRU and FSB actually operate — espionage, surveillance, active measures, sabotage, deception and assassination. 🔹Ten chapters of their craft, heavily cited and richly illustrated, with real world stories from actual Russian spies I worked with and against. 👉I was fortunate to have CIA DDO Michael Sulick write the Foreword, while former CIA Deputy Director for Digital Innovation Jennifer Ewbank called the book “essential reading for anyone trying to understand and resist Putin’s secret war." 👉H. Keith Melton, world-renowned intelligence historian and spy author described it as “a rare insider’s view into the real world of Russian espionage.” 👉And MP Woodward (@MPWauthor ), the NYT best-selling author of RED TIDE and the Jack Ryan-Tom Clancy novels called it "a knowledgeable, timely, and accessible account of arguably the most consequential intelligence service in the world today." 🔥The hardcover, paperback and e-book have sold thousands of copies worldwide; and we are honored by the welcome so far for the book and its mission. ✅Naval Institute Press, my publisher, is a non-profit that supports the Navy and Marine Corps. If you’ve wanted to read it but haven’t had the time, this may be the easiest way. 🙏Thank you for supporting the book and its mission! Please repost and help spread the word (the RIS hate this book and troll me every chance they can, THAT is the best endorsement we have for its truth!). #Espionage #RussianIntelligence #NationalSecurity 1/

Happy pub day to @JackStewartBook for his excellent Jack Ryan Jr. novel Pressure Depth! Get it now! a.co/d/035YoU0U

Equipment loadout for ski troopers at NATO Arctic Warfare Center of Excellence --research for #TheColdestWar #TomClancy

Completed brief training at NATO Arctic Warfare Center of Excellence in Elverum Norway 🇳🇴 - this Long Range Patrol commando was more than inspirational in researching #TheColdestWar !

Recommended to me by British friend @SamHunterReads - Great read if you love SAS origin stories!

Big thank you to the Norwegian Porsangers in the high north for letting me tag along while writing #TheColdestWar

Pumped about the cover of my upcoming Clancy novel! It's my favorite so far. What do you think? (Jack Ryan, Sr #28 - pub day 11/24/26)

In case you missed it, The Campus Files unpacks @MPWauthor's latest newsletter and what it means for Woodward's forthcoming new novel THE ATTACHÉ: thecampusfiles.com/m-p-woodw…

Thank you, my friend. Glad you enjoyed it.

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Thank you, David, honored 🙏

Istanbul research trip - where Europe meets Asia at the Bosphorus. A collage of artifacts and sites from Greek, Roman/Byzantine, and Ottoman empires. Every great story begins with a place. @penguinrandom

Highly recommend Tradecraft, Tactics, and Dirty Tricks by recently retired CIA friend Sean Wiswesser. Tells the real story of the Russian Intelligence Services and their active, ongoing efforts to undermine American society. Kudos to @Wiswesser and @USNIBooks for such fine work.

My brother and I restored my Dad’s 1960 Austin Healey 3000. Bond would have approved - (just before the Coronado FOJ parade 🇺🇸)

What it feels like when three Ospreys fly over your house.

Fur missile, incoming.

Hell yeah

“THE FOURTH OPTION is a storytelling masterpiece, featuring the perfect blend of form and function, as well as style and substance.”—@JonDLand for @BookTrib on @JackCarrUSA’s latest 🔗 booktrib.com/2026/05/30/doug…

Are the dirty cops hunting Chris Walker? Or is he hunting them? Find out in THE FOURTH OPTION from @SimonAudio by the incomparable Ray Porter. bit.ly/TheFourthOptionAudio