Nadia Schadlow
- Former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy
- Led development of the 2017 U.S. National Security Strategy
- Expert on national security, technology, supply chains, and defense policy
Nadia Schadlow Speaker Biography
Nadia Schadlow is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute. She conducts research and analysis on a range of issues at the intersection of strategy, national security, and technology.
She writes on topics that include the vulnerabilities of US supply chains in areas such as advanced batteries and energetic materials; the relationship between climate and defense policy; and the disconnects between strategy and operational policies. Her articles have appeared in Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, The Hill, Parameters, the Wall Street Journal, Philanthropy, and several edited volumes.
Dr. Schadlow was most recently US deputy national security advisor for strategy. In that capacity she led the drafting and publication of the 2017 National Security Strategy of the United States. Earlier in her career, she served as a senior program officer in the International Security and Foreign Policy Program of the Smith Richardson Foundation, where she helped identify strategic issues that warranted further attention from the US policy community. She also served in the Defense Department.
Dr. Schadlow holds a BA in government and Soviet studies from Cornell University and an MA and PhD from the John Hopkins Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
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The Future of National Security in a Changing World
Nadia Schadlow explores the forces reshaping global security, from geopolitical competition and emerging technologies to shifting alliances and economic vulnerabilities. She offers leaders a strategic framework for navigating an increasingly complex world.
Technology, Strategy & the New Geopolitical Landscape
Technology is transforming both economic power and national security. Schadlow examines how artificial intelligence, advanced technologies, and technological dependencies are changing competition among nations—and what organizations need to understand to stay ahead.
Supply Chain Security & Strategic Resilience
From advanced batteries to critical materials, supply chains have become a national security issue. Schadlow explains the vulnerabilities within critical supply networks and how governments and businesses can build greater resilience and strategic independence.
The Disconnect Between Strategy & Execution
Drawing on her experience shaping U.S. national security strategy, Schadlow examines why strong strategies can fail during implementation. She shares insights on aligning strategic objectives, operational policies, resources, and execution.
Climate, Defense & National Security
Schadlow explores the increasingly important relationship between climate considerations and defense policy, examining how environmental changes can affect military readiness, strategic planning, resources, and geopolitical stability.
Leading Through Geopolitical Uncertainty
Organizations are operating in an era of unprecedented geopolitical complexity. Schadlow provides practical insights into strategic decision-making, risk assessment, and how leaders can prepare for disruptions they cannot predict.
The 2017 National Security Strategy: Lessons in Strategic Leadership
Drawing from her role as the lead architect of the 2017 U.S. National Security Strategy, Schadlow offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on developing national strategy and the leadership challenges involved in translating big-picture priorities into action.
Strategic Competition in the 21st Century
Schadlow examines the changing nature of competition between global powers and the growing intersection of military, economic, technological, and political influence. She helps audiences understand the strategic forces shaping the future of international affairs.
