War on the Rocks
War on the Rocks (WotR) is an American publication founded in 2013 focusing on providing expert analysis on national security topics. In partnership with the University of Texas, War on the Rocks publishes Texas National Security Review, an academic journal.
History
[edit]National security analyst Ryan Evans founded War on the Rocks (WotR) as a podcast in 2013 to fill the void of publications speaking to an audience of national security experts.[1] The publication's opening article was written by former SACEUR James Stavridis. Contributors generally include experienced national security personnel, such as former military officers and intelligence officers-cum-academics. The site hosts expert analysis and doesn't break news or publish leaked documents.[2][3]
Readership includes the highest levels of leadership in the U.S. military.[2] In late 2013, Evans interviewed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Martin Dempsey for Dempsey's first-ever podcast interview. Dempsey believed WotR was the best way to reach a rank-and-file listenership. According to Evans, a readership survey indicated that readers ranked WotR above the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and BBC.[1]
Funding
[edit]WotR was originally bootstrapped, then Evans raised $150,000 in 2015. In 2016, the site launched a paid membership program that had 900 members in 2017.[1]
In 2017, WotR and the University of Texas launched the Texas National Security Review, an academic journal.[1][4]
Competitors
[edit]Similar outlets with a national security focus include the Modern War Institute at the United States Military Academy, Small Wars Journal, and Defense One.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Owen, Laura (2017-03-30). "War on the Rocks is a national security site for a military "tribe" that knows what it's talking about". Neiman Lab. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ a b Kunzig, Rob (2015-10-09). ""The World Doesn't Need More Defense Journalists"". Morning Consult. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "An Interview with Ryan Evans, Editor-in-Chief of War on the Rocks". ETH Zurich. 2014-12-17. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Scholars Launch New Journal, Texas National Security Review". Strauss Center. 2017-11-03. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
External link
[edit]War on the Rocks site [1]