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Elliot Ackerman portrait wearing a black suit and tie, photographed against a warm blurred background. Ackerman is a New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and former Marine Corps officer.

Elliot Ackerman

New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and commentator on conflict, politics, and culture.

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Elliot Ackerman is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel 2034 and numerous acclaimed works of fiction and nonfiction, including The Fifth Act, 2084, Dark at the Crossing, and Places and Names. His work explores war, politics, culture, and the human condition through fiction, journalism, and commentary.

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Books

A selection of fiction and nonfiction exploring war, politics, culture, technology, and the human condition.

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Cover art for 2034: A Novel of the Next World War by Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis, a geopolitical thriller exploring future conflict, military strategy, technology, and global power competition.
 

2034

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Cover art for 2054: A Novel by Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis, a geopolitical thriller examining artificial intelligence, cyber conflict, global instability, and the future of international power.
 

2054

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Cover art for 2084 by Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis, a geopolitical thriller exploring future global conflict, technology, war, and international power in the year 2084.
 

2084

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Cover art for Sheepdogs by Elliot Ackerman, a novel exploring military service, moral responsibility, modern conflict, loyalty, sacrifice, and the enduring psychological impact of war.
 

Sheepdogs

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Cover art for The Fifth Act: America’s End in Afghanistan by Elliot Ackerman, a nonfiction book examining the Afghanistan War, U.S. foreign policy, military withdrawal, national security, and the consequences of America’s final years in Afghanistan.
 

The Fifth Act

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Cover art for Places and Names: On War, Revolution, and Returning by Elliot Ackerman, a memoir reflecting on war, military service, revolution, Afghanistan, the Middle East, and the personal consequences of conflict.
 

Places and Names

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Featured Essays

Actors Damian Lewis and Ron Livingston as World War II paratroopers in HBO’s Band of Brothers, seated together in a black-and-white scene.

Heroes Still Walk Among Us

Twenty-five years after 9/11, Elliot Ackerman reflects on Band of Brothers, his own wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and what he learned about the enduring nature of heroism.

Navy sailors handle ordnance on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln during Operation Epic Fury on February 28, 2026.

The Cynical Coverage of the USS Lincoln

In this essay for The Free Press, Elliot Ackerman examines coverage of conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the Iran war and argues that military suicide and the strain...

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Featured Conversations

JD Vance speaking at a White House press briefing during CBS News coverage of the U.S.-Iran conflict.

When Military Leadership Is in Flux

In this CBS News conversation, Elliot discusses the latest U.S.-Iran hostilities and what leadership turnover at the Pentagon can mean for military morale and institutional stability during a conflict.

CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman joins The Takeout to discuss Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation, Pentagon leadership, and tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Why Did Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resign?

Elliot Ackerman joins CBS News to discuss Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation, his disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and what leadership instability means for the military.

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Book Club

Cover of Catch-22 by Joseph Heller, Elliot Ackerman’s September 2026 Book Club selection, featuring the classic red, white, and blue illustrated design.

September 2026 Book Club Pick | Catch-22

Elliot Ackerman selects Joseph Heller’s Catch-22 as his September 2026 Book Club Pick, exploring the classic novel’s satire of war, military bureaucracy, and institutional absurdity.

Book cover for Alexander the Great by Robin Lane Fox, featuring an armored Macedonian warrior riding a black horse beneath a cloudy sky.

July 2026 Book Club Pick | Alexander the Great

Elliot Ackerman's July 2026 Book Club selection is Alexander the Great by Robin Lane Fox. This acclaimed biography combines rigorous historical scholarship with psychological insight to examine the military genius,...

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Upcoming Events

Catherine Grace Katz and Elliot Ackerman with the cover of Shadow Before the Flame for their September 24, 2026 Barnes & Noble Upper West Side event in New York City.

Catherine Grace Katz with Elliot Ackerman

September 24, 2026, Catherine Grace Katz celebrates the release of Shadow Before the Flame in conversation with Elliot Ackerman at Barnes & Noble on New York City's Upper West Side.

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