Andy Thaxton
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Cyber Warfare
June 25, 2025
The Spiderweb and the Lion: Subversive Infiltration and U.S. National Security
Over a decade ago, when I was working on force protection issues for Navy air logistics missions, the threat of drone attacks was just beginning to be...
Andy Thaxton • RealClearDefense
Maritime Strategy
June 2, 2025
Restoring American Maritime Dominance: A National Imperative
As a career Naval intelligence officer, I spent years observing China’s maritime ascent. Briefing after briefing warned of China’s increasingly...
Andy Thaxton • RealClearDefense
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