Zachary Baddorf

Zack Baddorf is a national security and foreign policy practitioner with more than 20 years of experience tackling complex international issues on the frontlines of the world’s conflicts, including Ukraine, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central African Republic, Crimea, Kashmir, and the West Bank.

He has led and executed projects for U.S. Special Operations Command, U.S. Central Command, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Peace Corps, as well as various non-governmental organizations and private companies.

As a foreign correspondent, Baddorf's research and analysis has been published in the New York Times, Washington Post, Associated Press, and many other publications. He co-founded the Military Veterans in Journalism non-profit association and serves as its executive director.

Baddorf has received multiple awards for his strategic initiatives, creative problem solving, and ability to manage crises.