Harry J. Kazianis

Harry J. Kazianis (@Grecianformula) is Editor-In-Chief of National Security Journal. He was the former Senior Director of National Security Affairs at the Center for the National Interest (CFTNI), a foreign policy think tank founded by Richard Nixon based in Washington, DC . Harry has a over a decade of think tank and national security publishing experience. His ideas have been published in the NYTimes, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, CNN and many other outlets across the world. He has held positions at CSIS, the Heritage Foundation, the University of Nottingham and several other institutions, related to national security research and studies.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Feb. 23, 2026) The world’s largest aircraft carrier, Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) arrives at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, during a scheduled port visit on Feb. 23, 2026. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation that enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Hannah Donahue)

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‘Beaten-Up Supercarrier’: Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Could Be Out of Action for 2 Years

“This is one truly beaten-up supercarrier. My gut tells me that the USS Gerald R. Ford is in worse shape than we know in...

Harry J. Kazianis3 days ago

The Treaty

33 Percent: Donald Trump’s Poll Numbers Are Crashing Thanks to Iran War

President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has fallen into the mid-30s in nearly every major poll released over the past six weeks. The collapse...

Harry J. KazianisMay 3, 2026

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‘This Is One Error We Can’t Erase’: The U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptor Fighter Shortage Makes Russia and China Smile

“I could not believe it. I knew at that moment the U.S. Air Force had a problem on its hands that we could never...

Harry J. KazianisMay 1, 2026

ANDAMAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) moves into formation in the Andaman Sea. Ships and aircraft of the George Washington and John C. Stennis carrier strike groups are conducting exercises to increase interoperability, readiness, and the capability to respond quickly to various potential crises in the region, ranging from combat operations to humanitarian assistance. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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5.5 Years Trapped in Port: A U.S. Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Has Been Under Repair for Years

The prolonged overhaul of the USS John C. Stennis is not the result of a single failure or miscalculation. Instead, it reflects a convergence...

Harry J. KazianisMay 1, 2026

Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier in the Sunset

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$5,500,000,000 Nuclear U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Was Sunk by $80,000,000 Canadian Diesel Sub on Battery Power

“I hate talking about combat drills when the U.S. Navy lost, and many times, lost aircraft carriers in simulations. But, hey, you only learn...

Harry J. KazianisApril 28, 2026

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Wash. (Aug. 14, 2003) -- Illustration of USS Ohio (SSGN 726) which is undergoing a conversion from a Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN) to a Guided Missile Submarine (SSGN) designation. Ohio has been out of service since Oct. 29, 2002 for conversion to SSGN at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Four Ohio-class strategic missile submarines, USS Ohio (SSBN 726), USS Michigan (SSBN 727) USS Florida (SSBN 728), and USS Georgia (SSBN 729) have been selected for transformation into a new platform, designated SSGN. The SSGNs will have the capability to support and launch up to 154 Tomahawk missiles, a significant increase in capacity compared to other platforms. The 22 missile tubes also will provide the capability to carry other payloads, such as unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and Special Forces equipment. This new platform will also have the capability to carry and support more than 66 Navy SEALs (Sea, Air and Land) and insert them clandestinely into potential conflict areas. U.S. Navy illustration. (RELEASED)

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616 Tomahawks, No Replacement: The U.S. Navy’s 4 Ohio-Class SSGNs Are Retiring and Nothing Can Fill the Gap

The Ohio-Class Is Retiring: The Means Fewer Tomahawks: The military is a veritable alphabet soup of acronyms, and this is especially true of the wild,...

Harry J. KazianisApril 28, 2026

The Treaty

Some Democrats Want to Impeach Donald Trump over Iran War

There is a number that should worry the White House more than any roll call this month. That number is one. As in: one...

Harry J. KazianisApril 26, 2026

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Essex-Class Aircraft Carriers Have A Message for the U.S. Navy

Key Points and Summary – This piece explains how the Essex-class carriers became the backbone of U.S. naval airpower from World War II through...

Harry J. KazianisDecember 14, 2025

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The F-14 Tomcat Fighter Still Haunts the U.S. Navy To This Day

Key Points and Summary – The F-14 Tomcat inspires rare, enduring loyalty because it married long range, a powerful radar, and a two-crew cockpit...

Harry J. KazianisDecember 14, 2025

National Security Journal

Harry J. Kazianis

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

‘Beaten-Up Supercarrier’: Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Could Be Out of Action for 2 Years

The Treaty

33 Percent: Donald Trump’s Poll Numbers Are Crashing Thanks to Iran War

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

‘This Is One Error We Can’t Erase’: The U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptor Fighter Shortage Makes Russia and China Smile

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

5.5 Years Trapped in Port: A U.S. Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Has Been Under Repair for Years

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

$5,500,000,000 Nuclear U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Was Sunk by $80,000,000 Canadian Diesel Sub on Battery Power

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

616 Tomahawks, No Replacement: The U.S. Navy’s 4 Ohio-Class SSGNs Are Retiring and Nothing Can Fill the Gap

The Treaty

Some Democrats Want to Impeach Donald Trump over Iran War

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Essex-Class Aircraft Carriers Have A Message for the U.S. Navy

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The F-14 Tomcat Fighter Still Haunts the U.S. Navy To This Day

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