author
Harlan Ullman
b. 1941
A naval officer turned strategist and writer, he became widely known as a co-author of the "shock and awe" concept in military doctrine. His work blends defense policy, global affairs, and national security with a practical, real-world point of view.
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Shock and Awe — Achieving Rapid Dominance
by Harlan Ullman, James P. Wade
About the author
Born in 1941, Harlan K. Ullman built a career across the military, public policy, and business. Reliable biographical sources describe him as a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy who later earned advanced degrees from The Fletcher School, and as a former naval officer who served in Vietnam.
He is especially known for helping develop the idea often called "shock and awe," and for writing and speaking on strategy, foreign policy, and security issues. Over the years, he has also advised government and business leaders and has been affiliated with policy organizations including the Atlantic Council.
For readers, his background helps explain the tone of his work: informed by command experience, policy debate, and years spent thinking about how nations use power in moments of crisis.