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Andrew Exum

Former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Middle East policy

Andrew Exum is a contributing editor at The Atlantic. From 2015 to 2016, he was the U.S. deputy assistant secretary of defense for Middle East policy.
Andrew Exum is a contributing editor at The Atlantic. From 2015 to 2016, he was the U.S. deputy assistant secretary of defense for Middle East policy.
Defense

Analysis: How Mattis May Get Himself in Trouble With Trump

The secretary of defense could run afoul of his boss if his review of the policy on transgender troops follows the facts to their conclusion.

  • Andrew Exum, The Atlantic
Management

Analysis: Why Military Chiefs Are Condemning White Supremacy

The U.S. Armed Forces have had troubles with extremists enlisting in the past, and they don’t want it to happen again.

  • Andrew Exum, The Atlantic
Defense

Analysis: The Dangerous Politicization of the Military

By asking active-duty personnel to lobby Congress in their own self-interest, President Trump crossed an important line.

  • Andrew Exum, The Atlantic
Defense

What's Really at Stake for America in Yemen's Conflict

As the Trump administration navigates the risks of escalation, there’s a real danger it will get the calculus wrong.

  • Andrew Exum, The Atlantic
Defense

President Trump Is Not Responsible for the Failed Raid in Yemen

America cannot punish its elected officials for allowing its military, diplomatic corps, and intelligence services to take risks necessary to pursue its interests.

  • Andrew Exum, The Atlantic
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