Veteran. Author. Visionary.

Defense and National Security Analyst

Appearances on BBC, CNN, PBS, Reuters, and more

Appearances on BBC, CNN, PBS, Reuters, and more

Coauthor of

Hunting the Caliphate

America’s War on ISIS and the Dawn of the Strike Cell

Media & Interviews
Strike on Iran: The Nuclear Question
Strike on Iran: The Nuclear Question
Will U.S. forces enter the Gaza Strip?
Will U.S. forces enter the Gaza Strip?
Israel's September 25 strikes against Nasser Hospital in Gaza.
Israel's September 25 strikes against Nasser Hospital in Gaza.
Child Shootings by Israeli Soldiers in Gaza
Child Shootings by Israeli Soldiers in Gaza
Child Shootings by the Israeli Military in Gaza
Child Shootings by the Israeli Military in Gaza
What Did The US Strikes On Iranian Nuclear Sites Achieve? Ex-Pentagon Official Exclusive
What Did The US Strikes On Iranian Nuclear Sites Achieve? Ex-Pentagon Official Exclusive
Gaza and U.S. Military Aid to Israel
Gaza and U.S. Military Aid to Israel
Palestinian Civilian Deaths in Gaza from U.S.-provided Munitions
Palestinian Civilian Deaths in Gaza from U.S.-provided Munitions
Watchdog group alleges Israel violates international law and human rights in Gaza
Watchdog group alleges Israel violates international law and human rights in Gaza
Iran’s Attack on Israel — U.S. Forces Intercept 70-plus Drones, at Least 3 Ballistic Missiles
Iran’s Attack on Israel — U.S. Forces Intercept 70-plus Drones, at Least 3 Ballistic Missiles
Israel’s Deadly Strikes Against World Central Kitchen Aid Workers
Israel’s Deadly Strikes Against World Central Kitchen Aid Workers
Israel Draws Outrage After Airstrikes Kill 7 Aid Workers
Israel Draws Outrage After Airstrikes Kill 7 Aid Workers
World Central Kitchen Boss José Andrés Accuses Israel of "Direct Attack" on Gaza Aid Convoy
World Central Kitchen Boss José Andrés Accuses Israel of "Direct Attack" on Gaza Aid Convoy
Wes J. Bryant Debates Israeli Military Spokesperson — Was Israeli Strike on Aid Convoy Negligence or Accident?
Wes J. Bryant Debates Israeli Military Spokesperson — Was Israeli Strike on Aid Convoy Negligence or Accident?
Biden Administration Response to Drone Strike on U.S. Troops in Jordan
Biden Administration Response to Drone Strike on U.S. Troops in Jordan
ISIS-K, Al-Qaeda, and the Taliban: The Afghans' New War?
ISIS-K, Al-Qaeda, and the Taliban: The Afghans' New War?
ISIS-K Deadly Attack in Kabul
ISIS-K Deadly Attack in Kabul
Biden Vows to Evacuate Americans, Afghan Helpers
Biden Vows to Evacuate Americans, Afghan Helpers
What Went Wrong in Kabul?
What Went Wrong in Kabul?
A New Book Chronicles the Fight Against ISIS.
A New Book Chronicles the Fight Against ISIS.
Through their Eyes: America’s War on Terror
Through their Eyes: America’s War on Terror

Analysis & Commentary
OpEds
Is Trump Leading the US Into War With Venezuela?
Is Trump Leading the US Into War With Venezuela?
Cartels Are Not Terrorists. [Extended Version]
Cartels Are Not Terrorists. [Extended Version]
Cartels Are Bad But They're Not Terrorists. This is mission Creep.
Cartels Are Bad But They're Not Terrorists. This is mission Creep.
Trump Nearly Started Another War — but War is Likely Brewing. The Media Barely Blinked.
Trump Nearly Started Another War — but War is Likely Brewing. The Media Barely Blinked.
I Was a Special Operations Commando. I Know What Made the US Military Strong.
I Was a Special Operations Commando. I Know What Made the US Military Strong.
We Must Face the Hard Truth in Gaza: Israel has Lost its Moral Authority
We Must Face the Hard Truth in Gaza: Israel has Lost its Moral Authority
I Led Strike Cells Against ISIS — Israel’s Strike Campaign in Gaza is Unacceptable
I Led Strike Cells Against ISIS — Israel’s Strike Campaign in Gaza is Unacceptable
Israel Must Hone its Strike Campaign in Gaza
Israel Must Hone its Strike Campaign in Gaza
When a CEO Plays President: Musk, Starlink, and the War in Ukraine
When a CEO Plays President: Musk, Starlink, and the War in Ukraine
U.S. Strike Cells: Dispelling the Myths
U.S. Strike Cells: Dispelling the Myths
American Vulnerabilities in an Age of Great Power Competition
American Vulnerabilities in an Age of Great Power Competition
On the Ground with No Support
On the Ground with No Support
Abandoning the Syrian Kurds
Abandoning the Syrian Kurds
A Drone is Not Worth Another War
A Drone is Not Worth Another War
Podcast & Radio
Bearing Witness: Veterans, Gaza, and the Cost of Power
Bearing Witness: Veterans, Gaza, and the Cost of Power
SOF TACP, Author Wes J. Bryant
SOF TACP, Author Wes J. Bryant
Dealing with Death and Rage in Battle
Dealing with Death and Rage in Battle
Why Do Wars Happen?
Why Do Wars Happen?
Veteran and Author Wes J. Bryant
Veteran and Author Wes J. Bryant
The Strike Cell that Took Down ISIS
The Strike Cell that Took Down ISIS
Combat Story: Wes J. Bryant
Combat Story: Wes J. Bryant
Airstrikes on ISIS: SOF Stories from Quarantine
Airstrikes on ISIS: SOF Stories from Quarantine
SOFspot: Puppetmaster of Air Assets
SOFspot: Puppetmaster of Air Assets
Left of Greg
Left of Greg
AUSA Thought Leaders
AUSA Thought Leaders
KKOB Albuquerque
KKOB Albuquerque
Heroes of the Heartland
Heroes of the Heartland
House of Strauss
House of Strauss
Crosspolitic Studios
Crosspolitic Studios
Veterans Radio Revisited
Veterans Radio Revisited
The Tom Barnard Show
The Tom Barnard Show
iHeart Radio: Around the Triangle
iHeart Radio: Around the Triangle
Truth Jihad
Truth Jihad
American Warrior Radio
American Warrior Radio
Top of Mind with Julie Rose
Top of Mind with Julie Rose
Veterans Radio
Veterans Radio
Public Statements
Unfit for Duty
Unfit for Duty
American Fascism: the Assault on Federal Workers and Veterans
American Fascism: the Assault on Federal Workers and Veterans
SignalGate
SignalGate