Jerrod A. Laber is a Washington-based foreign policy writer and journalist, who also writes about Appalachia, issues of race in America, arts & culture, and cities. His work has been published in The Independent UK, Defense One, Washington Examiner, The National Interest, The American Conservative, the Columbus Dispatch, Real Clear Defense, and 100 Days in Appalachia, among other outlets.Previously, he was a Writing Fellow with America’s Future Foundation and a Free Society Fellow with Young Voices. He now serves as a Fellow for Defense Priorities.