ate Hughes coordinates Stratfor's Intelligence Department and aligns the company's analytical resources with its business strategy. He ensures that the analytical team works efficiently and meets expectations while strictly adhering to Stratfor's checks and balances for analytic excellence. Hughes is also a military expert, focusing on global defense issues and providing essential military context for wider geopolitical analysis. He has briefed top military and government agencies and addresses organizations around the world, from the National Defense University in Washington, D.C., to the National Security Coordination Secretariat in Singapore. In addition to briefings, Hughes plays a major role in creating many custom client reports and articles for Stratfor's website. He is often featured in major media outlets including the BBC, CNBC, CNN, Fox News, Newsweek, Popular Mechanics, The Christian Science Monitor, Navy Times and National Journal. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Recent military conflict in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya and Georgia Military Strategy Amphibious and Naval Warfare Nuclear, Space and Strategic Forces Read more: Nate Hughes | Stratfor Follow us: @stratfor on Twitter | Stratfor on Facebook