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H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute. He serves as a lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. A retired lieutenant general with 34 years of service in the US Army, McMaster concluded his military career in June 2018 after serving as the twenty-fifth Assistant to the US President for National Security Affairs.
McMaster's research focuses on military history, national security, and US foreign policy. His expertise spans strategic studies, counterinsurgency, international relations, and geopolitical analysis. His work examines contemporary security challenges through historical context, with particular attention to great power competition, alliance politics, and the application of military power. He frequently analyzes conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific region, connecting historical patterns to current strategic dilemmas.
McMaster's publications reveal consistent themes across military history, strategic leadership, and contemporary security challenges. His recent work examines US-China competition, transatlantic relations, and the evolving nature of warfare. He emphasizes historical awareness as essential for strategic decision-making and frequently connects past conflicts to current security challenges, particularly regarding authoritarian aggression and democratic resilience.
- Hoover National Security Affairs Fellow (2002-2003)
- Author of multiple bestselling books on military history and national security
- Regular contributor to major publications including The Atlantic, Foreign Affairs, and The Wall Street Journal
- Host of Battlegrounds: Vital Perspectives on Today's Challenges podcast
As a lecturer and senior fellow, McMaster engages with students and researchers on strategic leadership, military history, and contemporary security challenges. His extensive military experience informs his academic work, providing practical insights into strategic decision-making and national security policy implementation. He frequently participates in policy discussions and congressional testimony on cyber security, economic statecraft, and alliance management.
McMaster leads several research initiatives at Hoover, including the Military History in Contemporary Conflict Working Group, Middle East and Islamic World Working Group, and US-China relations initiatives. His work bridges academic research and practical policy application, focusing on strengthening democratic alliances and countering authoritarian influence globally.
