McCarthy Anum-Addo

Exploring the Nexus between Strategy, Conflict, and the Human Condition

Stories shape nations, strategies define futures, and voices inspire change.

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winter has always been more than just a season—it is a state of being, a time when the world slows down, and the quiet forces us to listen to what we often ignore.

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The Sovereign Echo

Elias Vance knew the moment it happened—not because of a sound or a flash of light..

History isn’t just written in books—it unfolds in boardrooms, battlefields, and diplomatic backchannels.

About Me

McCarthy Anum-Addo is a national security professional specializing in international security, defense policy, and military affairs. With over 15 years of experience, he has worked across geopolitical strategy, military cooperation, and policy implementation, ensuring alignment between U.S. defense priorities and broader global security challenges.

My Story

Born and raised across Africa and Europe, I developed an early appreciation for the complexities of global power dynamics. My academic and professional trajectory reflects a relentless pursuit of knowledge, strategic problem-solving, and leadership in high-stakes environments. Transitioning from engineering and physics into national security policy, I found a niche in applying analytical precision to geopolitical competition. Whether assessing China’s long-term strategic ambitions or optimizing defense resource allocation, I thrive at the nexus of theory and execution.

My journey is one of adaptability, resilience, and purpose. From my early days mastering numerical stability coefficients to advising on integrated deterrence strategies, every step has reinforced my commitment to shaping policies that safeguard U.S. and allied interests.

My Philosophy

I believe in strategy with purpose—where analysis drives action, partnerships reinforce strength, and vision dictates success. In a world defined by uncertainty, I advocate for calculated risk-taking, relentless curiosity, and disciplined execution. My approach is rooted in precision, adaptability, and strategic foresight, ensuring that every decision serves a greater mission.

At my core, I am a problem-solver who thrives in complexity, an innovator who challenges assumptions, and a leader who drives results. Whether in the halls of the Pentagon or the depths of a cave dive, I embrace challenges with the same mindset: Master the unknown, adapt to the unexpected, and push forward with purpose.

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Journey Through Time Itself: Welcome to the Hourglass Universe

What if time wasn’t just a measurement—what if it was a weapon? A battlefield? A lie? Step into The Hourglass Universe—a sprawling 21-book science fiction saga that doesn’t just imagine alternate timelines… it unravels reality itself. Across paradox-stained battlegrounds, fractured empires, cosmic observers, and entropic equations, this series explores what happens when history isn’t fixed—but rewritten, again and again. At the center? A shattered Hourglass—symbol, machine, and myth. The only thing holding time’s recursive collapse in check....

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Why West Africa Matters: A 2025 Strategic Outlook – The region’s global significance.
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  • Why West Africa Matters: A 2025 Strategic Outlook – The region’s global significance.

    Why West Africa Matters: A 2025 Strategic Outlook – The region’s global significance.

    Mar 20, 2025 • 1:40