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AWMF Appoints Melissa Flagg as Executive Director

The Andrew W. Marshall Foundation (AWMF) has appointed Melissa Flagg, Ph.D., as its Executive Director. Melissa’s distinguished career as a leader and strategic thinker in her roles in research, government, and non-profit organizations, and as an AWMF advisor make her uniquely qualified for this position.

Travis Zahnow Named Aspen Strategy Group Rising Leader

The Andrew W. Marshall Foundation (AWMF) is pleased to announce that Travis Zahnow, a Grand Prize Winner of the 2022 Andrew W. Marshall Paper Prize, has been named by the Aspen Institute as a member of the Aspen Strategy Group (ASG) Rising Leaders Program Class of 2025.

New Publication: When Efficiency Harms the Mission

This third essay in a series by Melissa Flagg, PhD, argues that focusing on mission over efficiency is essential for America’s national security.

New Publication: The New Gap in America’s R&D Funding Landscape

This second essay in a series written by Melissa Flagg, PhD, envisions a new role for the federal government in R&D funding.

AWMF Welcomes Carl O. Pabo as 2025 Scholar

The Andrew W. Marshall Foundation (AWMF) is pleased to welcome Dr. Carl O. Pabo, noted scientist and strategic analyst, as the 2025 Andrew W. Marshall Scholar. 

New Publication: Reopening The Endless Frontier

This first essay in series written by Melissa Flagg, PhD, raises important and sometimes provocative ideas about America’s R&D funding priorities.

New Publication and Video by Andrew W. Marshall Scholar Jake Bebber: “Cognitive Competition, Conflict, and War: An Ontological Approach”

AWMF is pleased to share the publication of "Cognitive Competition, Conflict, and War: An Ontological Approach," by Andrew W. Marshall Foundation Scholar 2022-23 Robert “Jake” Bebber, PhD. Jake’s paper examines the operations and technologies that target decision-making and raises important considerations for the future of warfare.

The Andrew W. Marshall Foundation Appoints Amy E. Suski as Managing Director

Please join us in welcoming Amy to the Andrew W. Marshall Foundation. With her critical contributions, we will continue to further our commitment to developing generations of strategic thinkers who will have an enduring impact on U.S. national security.