Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.

Vice Chair,The Carlyle Group; Chair, Rockefeller Foundation Board; PhD; ADM, USN(Ret.) fmr Supreme Allied Commander at NATO. @admiralstav.bsky.social

[Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @stavridisj]

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[Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @stavridisj]

Always great to join my friend @Smerconish on @CNN. We dug into the ongoing tensions with Iran, the divisions within their leadership, and a creative way to ensure free transit through the Strait of Hormuz—what Michael calls an "EZ Pass solution" using international cooperation on the southern side with Oman.

[Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @stavridisj]

The best way to preserve NATO may be to stop pretending everything is normal. Here is my latest for @Bloomberg @Opinion.
https://t.co/mBH75MyC99

[Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @stavridisj]

Buckle up for a few tense weeks ahead in the Middle East. I spoke with @wolfblitzer on @CNN about why the 60-day ceasefire left too much unfinished business—including enriched uranium and Hezbollah—and what it will take to get both sides back in the box.

[Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @stavridisj]

Excellent on-the-ground reporting from @fpleitgenCNN in Tehran today. The Iranian regime thinks its pain tolerance is higher than the West's—especially after crushing their own protesters. My full discussion with Fred and @jimsciutto on the narrow set of options for the U.S.

[Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @stavridisj]

The President has 3 options on Iran right now as I discussed with @andersoncooper and former Rep @AdamKinzinger tonight. Walk away, go massive, or ramp up pressure on Iran's economy -- the least bad path.

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@stavridisj Admiral Stavridis on Independent Americans: the biggest strategic threat to America isn't China, Russia, or Iran. It's the divisions inside our own country.

https://t.co/6IpXRcB96e

[Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @stavridisj]

A fractured NATO only benefits our adversaries. This afternoon on CNN, I shared my perspective with Brianna Keilar @brikeilarcnn on why maintaining a strong U.S. presence in Europe is critical, and why a possible F-35 deal with Turkey would require a strict technical firewall.

[Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @stavridisj]

Proud to add “Ransom” very latest thriller by Daniel Silva to my complete collection of his works. This one is a twisty tale set all around Europe with a focus on Russian hybrid warfare. I could not put it down and finished it over the Fourth of July weekend. Congrats @danielsilvabooks !

[Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @stavridisj]

Fifty years ago this summer, I celebrated America's 200th birthday by graduating from Annapolis and being commissioned as an Ensign in the USN. What is different is that my hair deployed elsewhere. But what is the same of that half century is how lucky I feel to be an American.

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@pwithington2 OK https://t.co/yakyP3px4M

[Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @stavridisj]

I hear the new Air Force One is in need of books.  I'm happy to donate copies of any of mine. Perhaps "To Risk It All: Nine Crises and the Crucible of Decision," an Amazon Editors Pick for Best History which seems to fit the risky times in which we find ourselves. https://t.co/ilZRj8akMZ

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Trump's New Air Force One Appears to Display Fake Books Labeled 'Library,' 'Jewelry' and 'Arts' https://t.co/goSTIMuXTJ

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War changes history. It changes those who survive it.

From New York Times bestselling author @stavridisj comes The Turning Tide, an epic WWII novel of leadership, sacrifice, love, and the true cost of war.

Learn more: https://t.co/HKWQD9Ulg5

[Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @stavridisj]

Back on @CNN with @KateBolduan discussing the dangerous situation with Iran. Bottom line: letting Iran handle de-mining in the Strait of Hormuz is like putting the arsonist in charge of the fire department. They don’t have the capability, and we need a real international coalition to keep global shipping safe.

[Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @stavridisj]

This is a brilliant and balanced article by my good friend Bill McRaven

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Admiral (ret.) William H. McRaven: "In recent months, President Trump, upon advice from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, has relieved or forced the retirement of some of the finest officers that have ever served this nation."
Read the whole piece:
https://t.co/m9og4RFfLI

[Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. @stavridisj]

Leadership journeys rarely unfold as planned. For this month's episode of Navigating Leadership I sat down with ADM Lisa Franchetti to discuss the experiences and decisions that led her from Navy recruit to the 1st woman Chief of Naval Operations. https://t.co/EDOAGDPBw6