Thom Shanker
Keynote Speaker: Director of the Project for Media and National Security at George Washington University; Former Deputy Washington Editor at The New York Times
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Thom Shanker Biography
Thom Shanker was named director of the Project for Media and National Security in June 2021, after a nearly quarter-century career with The New York Times, including 13 years as Pentagon correspondent covering the Department of Defense, overseas combat operations and national security policy.
Early in the war in Afghanistan, Mr. Shanker embedded with Army Special Forces at Kandahar. He subsequently conducted dozens of reporting trips to Afghanistan and Iraq, and embedded in the field with units from the squad and company level through battalion, brigade, division and corps.
Most recently, he had served as Deputy Washington Editor for The Times, managing coverage of the military, diplomacy and veterans’ affairs.
Mr. Shanker is co-author of “Counterstrike: The Untold Story of America’s Secret Campaign Against Al Qaeda,” published in August 2011 by Henry Holt & Co. The book became a New York Times best seller.
Before joining The Times, he was foreign editor of The Chicago Tribune. Mr. Shanker also served as The Tribune's senior European correspondent, based in Berlin. Most of that time was spent covering the wars in former Yugoslavia, where Mr. Shanker was the first reporter to uncover and write about the Serb campaign of systematic mass rape of Muslim women.
He spent five years as The Tribune's Moscow correspondent, covering the start of the Gorbachev era to the death of the Soviet Union and the collapse of the communist empire in Eastern Europe.
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Thom Shanker Speaking Topics
Understanding the complex relationship between news media and the government's national security institutions is vital to our democracy, as it shapes how the public is informed about the most serious decisions our government makes.
Putin's Russia did not emerge suddenly as a threat to the United States. How did this relationship turn so bad after years of hope for a democratic Russia, and what should the United States and the West do today.
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Thom Shanker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including News & Media, Journalist and Political. The estimated speaking fee range to book Thom Shanker for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Thom Shanker generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Norman Ornstein, Rosanna Lockwood and Cliff Sims. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Thom Shanker for an upcoming event.
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Media and National Security
Understanding the complex relationship between news media and the government's national security institutions is vital to our democracy, as it shapes how the public is informed about the most serious decisions our government makes.
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Vladimir Putin, the New Czar
Putin's Russia did not emerge suddenly as a threat to the United States. How did this relationship turn so bad after years of hope for a democratic Russia, and what should the United States and the West do today.
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How much does it cost to book Thom Shanker for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Thom Shanker, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Thom Shanker are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Thom Shanker, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Thom Shanker speak about?
Thom Shanker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as News & Media, Journalist, Political, Security & Defense, Geopolitics, World Affairs and Author. -
Where does Thom Shanker travel from?
Thom Shanker generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Thom Shanker?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Thom Shanker for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Thom Shanker for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Thom Shanker or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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