NK Finney
@nathankfinney.com
Servant of the Republic | Fellow, Duke Program on American Grand Strategy, @AtlanticCouncil.bsky.social, & the Pacific Forum | Ed., @britjnlmilhist.bsky.social | Pres, @milwritersguild.bsky.social | Historian of WWI (book @cornellupress.bsky.social)
Apparently DoD’s priority theater follows me around…
January 4, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Apparently DoD’s priority theater follows me around…
Great to make the pilgrimage up to the Triangle…spend some time with smart friends and see the old stomping grounds.
January 3, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Great to make the pilgrimage up to the Triangle…spend some time with smart friends and see the old stomping grounds.
Perfect New Year’s Day…reading a good book while the wife works a puzzle.
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Perfect New Year’s Day…reading a good book while the wife works a puzzle.
Last day (in 2025) to grab a copy of “Orchestrating Power”!
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December 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Last day (in 2025) to grab a copy of “Orchestrating Power”!
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www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
It wasn’t a banner year for reading, but it was eclectic. Aiming for twice as many in 2026.
If I could recommend only one, it’s definitely “Death of the Author” by @nnedi.bsky.social. Her books are imaginative, innovative, and thoughtful.
If I could recommend only one, it’s definitely “Death of the Author” by @nnedi.bsky.social. Her books are imaginative, innovative, and thoughtful.
December 30, 2025 at 9:34 PM
It wasn’t a banner year for reading, but it was eclectic. Aiming for twice as many in 2026.
If I could recommend only one, it’s definitely “Death of the Author” by @nnedi.bsky.social. Her books are imaginative, innovative, and thoughtful.
If I could recommend only one, it’s definitely “Death of the Author” by @nnedi.bsky.social. Her books are imaginative, innovative, and thoughtful.
Recreated one of my favorite family photos - this time with “Orchestrating Power” and in front of @uarizona Old Main (and by the fountain Jennifer and I would meet at to get lunch before we started formally dating).
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December 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Recreated one of my favorite family photos - this time with “Orchestrating Power” and in front of @uarizona Old Main (and by the fountain Jennifer and I would meet at to get lunch before we started formally dating).
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This may not be the release you were looking for today, but trust me…it’s a better read.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This may not be the release you were looking for today, but trust me…it’s a better read.
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How can you tell a book is based on a dissertation? ⅓ of the pages are citations… #OrchestratingPower
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December 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
How can you tell a book is based on a dissertation? ⅓ of the pages are citations… #OrchestratingPower
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December 16, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Kept track of all the pics from friends and family as “Orchestrating Power” hit their mailboxes.
On the official release day, a huge thanks to all those that pre-ordered the book! Thanks to David Silbey and Bethany Wasik at CUP, as well!
www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
On the official release day, a huge thanks to all those that pre-ordered the book! Thanks to David Silbey and Bethany Wasik at CUP, as well!
www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
December 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Kept track of all the pics from friends and family as “Orchestrating Power” hit their mailboxes.
On the official release day, a huge thanks to all those that pre-ordered the book! Thanks to David Silbey and Bethany Wasik at CUP, as well!
www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
On the official release day, a huge thanks to all those that pre-ordered the book! Thanks to David Silbey and Bethany Wasik at CUP, as well!
www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
Its release-eve! “Orchestrating Power” is officially released tomorrow. Today is the last day to get in your pre-order…please consider grabbing your copy (or a copy for your history nerd friends and family) to ensure they arrive before Christmas!
www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
December 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Its release-eve! “Orchestrating Power” is officially released tomorrow. Today is the last day to get in your pre-order…please consider grabbing your copy (or a copy for your history nerd friends and family) to ensure they arrive before Christmas!
www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
Nothing like awarding great work from phenomenal people! Lacey Enyart was awarded the Bronze Order of St. Gabriel. Normally awarded to Army Strategists, Lacey (a Force Manager) more than earned it through her brilliant work. Easily one of the best teammates I’ve had in over 20 years in the Army.
December 11, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Nothing like awarding great work from phenomenal people! Lacey Enyart was awarded the Bronze Order of St. Gabriel. Normally awarded to Army Strategists, Lacey (a Force Manager) more than earned it through her brilliant work. Easily one of the best teammates I’ve had in over 20 years in the Army.
…It’s going to be another crazy 6+ months as we establish WHC, but it’s a rare opportunity to be a stakeholder in the creation of such a new and vast command. Freedom’s Guardian, This We’ll Defend!
December 6, 2025 at 1:47 AM
…It’s going to be another crazy 6+ months as we establish WHC, but it’s a rare opportunity to be a stakeholder in the creation of such a new and vast command. Freedom’s Guardian, This We’ll Defend!
Crazy week after a very busy last 6 months. Sorry to see GEN Drew Poppas go today as we cased the colors of US Army Forces Command, but excited to work for GEN Joe Ryan as he unfurled the colors for US Army Western Hemisphere Command (WHC)…
December 6, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Crazy week after a very busy last 6 months. Sorry to see GEN Drew Poppas go today as we cased the colors of US Army Forces Command, but excited to work for GEN Joe Ryan as he unfurled the colors for US Army Western Hemisphere Command (WHC)…
I could not be more excited for the next chapter of @milwritersguild.bsky.social! Tomorrow, Ajit Maan & Pauline Shanks Kaurin officially take over. I can't think of two better people to serve the community! Please consider supporting our #GivingTuesday campaign!
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November 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I could not be more excited for the next chapter of @milwritersguild.bsky.social! Tomorrow, Ajit Maan & Pauline Shanks Kaurin officially take over. I can't think of two better people to serve the community! Please consider supporting our #GivingTuesday campaign!
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“Gratitude turns what we have into enough”…and the kindness of time & attention from others turns poor words into passable ones.
In this season of thankfulness, I am grateful to the family, friends, peers, & mentors that helped this book get published!
www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
In this season of thankfulness, I am grateful to the family, friends, peers, & mentors that helped this book get published!
www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
November 29, 2025 at 1:55 AM
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough”…and the kindness of time & attention from others turns poor words into passable ones.
In this season of thankfulness, I am grateful to the family, friends, peers, & mentors that helped this book get published!
www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
In this season of thankfulness, I am grateful to the family, friends, peers, & mentors that helped this book get published!
www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
Thankful for too many things to post…but the top two are an amazing partner and wonderful daughters, and being able to be home for this holiday.
(pic of today’s amazing Thanksgiving dinner, and a pic with amazing teammates in Kabul in 2010)
(pic of today’s amazing Thanksgiving dinner, and a pic with amazing teammates in Kabul in 2010)
November 27, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Thankful for too many things to post…but the top two are an amazing partner and wonderful daughters, and being able to be home for this holiday.
(pic of today’s amazing Thanksgiving dinner, and a pic with amazing teammates in Kabul in 2010)
(pic of today’s amazing Thanksgiving dinner, and a pic with amazing teammates in Kabul in 2010)
Excited to dig into this great book by “Camp Clausewitz” @smh-historians.bsky.social summer seminar friend, @bclelandgt.bsky.social!
November 23, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Excited to dig into this great book by “Camp Clausewitz” @smh-historians.bsky.social summer seminar friend, @bclelandgt.bsky.social!
Was lucky to pop up to @dukesanford.bsky.social this past week to join a friend as he completed a great power immersive game as a part of a course on international relations. If I do end up teaching one day, I’ll definitely be including gaming…it was a blast & the students obviously learned a ton!
November 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Was lucky to pop up to @dukesanford.bsky.social this past week to join a friend as he completed a great power immersive game as a part of a course on international relations. If I do end up teaching one day, I’ll definitely be including gaming…it was a blast & the students obviously learned a ton!
My copies of “Orchestrating Power” finally arrived!
Get 44% off the book if you order now:
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(CODE: 09WINTER)
Get 44% off the book if you order now:
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(CODE: 09WINTER)
November 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
My copies of “Orchestrating Power” finally arrived!
Get 44% off the book if you order now:
www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
(CODE: 09WINTER)
Get 44% off the book if you order now:
www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
(CODE: 09WINTER)
Yet more evidence I married the best person in the world. I came home after a very long day to my book arriving at the house…and more importantly, a wonderful cake and note. So blessed to have such a considerate and loving partner in my life (see more in my book’s acknowledgements and dedication)!
November 17, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Yet more evidence I married the best person in the world. I came home after a very long day to my book arriving at the house…and more importantly, a wonderful cake and note. So blessed to have such a considerate and loving partner in my life (see more in my book’s acknowledgements and dedication)!
30 days to publication day! Order now (scan the QR and use the code for a discount).
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November 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
30 days to publication day! Order now (scan the QR and use the code for a discount).
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Great & productive trip to Miami (US Southern Command) & Key West (Joint Interagency Task Force-South). I’ve filled the bingo card on regional mission areas (Middle East as a junior officer; Europe, Africa, & Indo-Pacific as a mid-grade officer; & now Western Hemisphere as a senior officer)…
November 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Great & productive trip to Miami (US Southern Command) & Key West (Joint Interagency Task Force-South). I’ve filled the bingo card on regional mission areas (Middle East as a junior officer; Europe, Africa, & Indo-Pacific as a mid-grade officer; & now Western Hemisphere as a senior officer)…
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM