About
General Jim Mattis, US Marine Corps (Ret.), is a Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He previously served as the 26th Secretary of Defense under President Donald Trump and has a 43-year military career, commanding at multiple levels in the Marine Corps. His expertise spans Military Strategy, Military History, and National Security, with a focus on the Middle East and Iran.
His research emphasizes democratic resilience, geopolitical alliances, and civil-military relations. He co-authored Warriors & Citizens: American Views of Our Military and wrote the New York Times bestseller Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead. Recent articles highlight his advocacy for civic duty, robust international partnerships, and countering adversarial influence operations.
Notable scientific awards include the Vandenberg Prize and the Paik Sun-yup Award. Mattis actively engages in public discourse on US defense policy, military ethics, and the importance of alliances, reflecting his lifelong commitment to leadership and national security.
