McCarthy Anum-Addo
- National Security | International Partnerships | Congressional Affairs | Strategic Competition
My work focuses on translating complex national-security issues into practical choices for decision-makers. It connects policy, operations, international relationships, and congressional priorities so difficult issues can be understood and acted upon.

15+ Years
Experience across defense, intelligence, international affairs, and national security policy.
Decision Support.
Advice, assessments, and strategic preparation for senior military and civilian leaders.
International Partnerships.
Security cooperation and political military experience across the Indo-Pacific and Middle East.
Public Analysis
Published writing on U.S.–China competition, deterrence, economic security, alliances, and international order.
Selected Policy Work
Focus areas at the intersection of policy, partnerships, and strategic competition.

Congressional Affairs and Legislative Engagement
Bridging policy, strategy, and implementation through effective congressional engagement and institutional coordination.

Defense Strategy and Force Design
Advancing credible deterrence through strategic analysis, capability development, and force design considerations.
