Nick Romanow

Officer in the World’s Finest Navy. American by Choice. Texas Ex & @ClementsCenter Alum. Runs in circles for fun. My views ≠ Views of DoD/USN.

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Today, @WarOnTheRocks published some of my ideas for how the military can leverage its unique attributes to attract and retain cyber leaders. I am very grateful to @NWC_CIPI for the opportunity to refine these ideas at last year’s Summer Workshop. https://t.co/pGHPudyQY6

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@tomricks1 Pretty sure a movie was made about this.

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@BDHerzinger I think most JOs wouldn’t understand why publicizing that information is a problem, and “don’t tell anyone anything about your job” is not going to be taken seriously, so I think it’s more of an education problem than an enforcement problem.

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In my latest piece for @USNIProceedings, I examine the notion of a “transparent battlefield” and warn that, even with abundant sources of intelligence through OSINT and commercial capabilities, the danger of deception and surprise remains. https://t.co/cRPc0nSaPj

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What an incredible life and well-told story: he went from a government-run residential school to receiving a Purple Heart as a Navajo Code Talker in the Pacific. He is a prime example of what made the Greatest Generation so great.

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

John Kinsel and his colleagues did much to win the second world war, though he did not vaunt himself. There was no “I” in his war, only “we”: the Navajo code-devisers and radio crews. Read our obituary: https://t.co/3V9g5cjq66

Photo: Tom Grier/Navajo Oral History Project

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It was a pleasure to share a virtual stage with @LTGHRMcMaster who is a role model for officers like me who seek out opportunities to speak and write while on active duty. Thank you to @cepa and @elina_beketova for the incredible experience!

[CEPA @cepa]

WATCH NOW – How can the US and NATO ensure peace and security? @LTGHRMcMaster @elina_beketova and #CEPAForum Policy Pitching Competition Winner @NickRomanow examine some of the most critical challenges for the next generation of transatlantic leaders. https://t.co/uG3SHbOvxi

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Building on my presentation during @CNASdc’s The Pitch competition earlier this year, my latest article on applying PEPFAR’s success to cybersecurity in the Indo-Pacific came out last week for @PacificForum.
https://t.co/MmjH54GkBs

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If the complexity of the US role and relationships in Kurdistan makes your head spin (like it does to me), your first stop should be my good friend @jp_reppeto’s excellent primer with the Atlantic Council.

[Atlantic Council @AtlanticCouncil]

Ankara and Washington remain locked in a disagreement over US partners in northeast Syria.

@ACMideast’s @jp_reppeto explains how the US and Turkey can find a mutually agreeable course of action:
https://t.co/VFf3MMijih

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“For history does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid.”

[马建 Ma Jian @majian53]

Vast crowd in front of the Great Hall of the People, Tiananmen Square, 1989.

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@zach_ota @USNIProceedings Thank you!

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In my latest for @USNIProceedings, I offer a junior officer’s view for why information warfare officers should be regarded as leaders rather than enablers of traditional warfighting communities. https://t.co/Rt9IM28fKR

[USNI Proceedings @USNIProceedings]

To retain officers essential to the future fight, the IWC specifically and the Navy at large must change how IWOs are perceived in the Navy. https://t.co/SVEC5I9Nj4

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I joined the Navy to lead and solve hard problems, and I hope the Navy’s Information Warfare Community continues to provide more opportunities to do this throughout my career. I argue why this would benefit the Navy in my essay for @USNIProceedings. https://t.co/Rt9IM28fKR

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Voting for best pitch is going on now at https://t.co/CUgo8S0dt0!

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Looking forward to briefing tomorrow at @CNASdc’s Pitch competition. I’m due to give my pitch around noon ET tomorrow at https://t.co/esLzGmWYXL.

[CNAS @CNASdc]

We are LIVE with The Pitch! Contestants will make their pitch for innovative policy ideas to meet new challenges in U.S. national security. Tune in now! #CNAS2024

https://t.co/2Na3SlkJGh

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Looking forward to briefing tomorrow at @CNASdc’s Pitch competition. I’m due to give my pitch around noon ET tomorrow at https://t.co/esLzGmWYXL.

[CNAS @CNASdc]

Register now to watch the first round of The Pitch! CNAS will host its premier nesxt generation event on April 24, and we need your help to pick the next best national security idea. Find out more about our judges and contestants⬇️ https://t.co/Ds5pk4Zmou

[Clements Center @ClementsCenter]

In a new article for @WarOnTheRocks, Clements Alum @NickRomanow offers commentary on "Leadership, Culture, and the Military Cyber Workforce".

Read it here: https://t.co/4S68XFB0Gp

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Great article on the nuances of partnerships between Japan and NATO by @JadaCFraser and @ryangirlsname

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Increasing NATO-Japanese cooperation on hybrid challenges enhances security and stability in both the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific as a whole. https://t.co/VxDh0jlLoS

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Awesome news--excited to see my former home now under Naval leadership!

[Clements Center @ClementsCenter]

The Clements Center @UTAustin is pleased to announce @USNavy SEAL and former @ODNIgov acting director Vice Admiral (Ret.) Joe Maguire as our new Executive Director. Maguire will also hold the Sid Richardson Visiting Chair at @TheLBJSchool.

Read more here: https://t.co/ziQUsMMdbR