At the age of 9, SEAN MCFATE thought he was destined to be a concert violinist, but through a series of career changes and the desire to serve his country, McFate found himself raising an army in Liberia and preventing a genocidal threat in Burundi. These and numerous other experiences that McFate has had through his work with DynCorp International, the elite 82nd Airborne division of the U.S. Army and Amnesty International.


Now Sean uses his experience and knowledge to discuss all things military including:
• Future of War
• US Foreign Policy and National Security Strategy
• Terrorism and Conflict
• Mercenaries and Private Military Companies
• African Politics and Security

Sean is also an author. With the release of "Shadow War" - Sean offers up an and unparalleled authentic and electrifying book - the first volume in a new blistering hot series!! Writing with NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author BRET WITTER, Sean has created a new series featuring Tom Locke, a conflicted American mercenary on a rescue mission in war-torn Eastern Europe that taps into McFate’s unique associations and wealth of intelligence. He explains, “Modern warfare is stranger than fiction. It’s my true life experiences that have helped me create Tom Locke. Through his story, not only do I hope to take readers on a fast-paced thrill ride but also share some of the backstory of war today.” The book honors the tradition set forth by the likes of Tom Clancy, Brad Thor, and Daniel Silva.

About the author: Dr. Sean McFate is an expert in international relations and war, and writes action thrillers based on his own experiences. McFate is currently a professor of grand strategy and warfare at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and the National Defense University, the Pentagon’s top war college in Washington, DC. McFate has published widely on international relations issues, and is a frequent commentator for news media. He is the author of The Modern Mercenary: Private Armies and What They Mean for World Order (Oxford University Press), which the Economist called a “fascinating and disturbing book.” He has spoken at the British House of Commons, and has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, BBC, The Economist, Fox News and other media outlets. He has written articles for Foreign Policy, The New Republic, African Affairs, Military Review, Royal United Services Institute Journal, Review of African Political Economy, Salon.com, War on the Rocks and Vice magazine. McFate is a self-described “opera zealot,” and life-long lover of classical music. McFate holds a BA from Brown University, a MPP from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and a PhD in international relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).