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Brandon Scott

Covers:  international affairs, military veterans, counterinsurgency, defense, counterterrorism, international relations, travel, intelligence collection, foreign affairs
Intel Guy. 20+ yrs. Combat Veteran. 70+ countries. @361Security @AmericanU Alumni medium.com/@BrandonScott361

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Brandon Scott has over 20 years experience in the field of international intelligence and security and stability. He has lived, worked and traveled to over 70 countries and is a combat veteran, decorated for valor. Brandon served on a Tactical Human Intelligence Team in Iraq from 2004 to 2005. He has been an independent contractor in Afghanistan for over 18 months, working as an Inform and Influence Activities Officer, and intelligence professional.

He studied International Relations in Washing…

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Awards

Top 99 Under 33

2013 - Most Influential Foreign Policy Leaders

Diplomatic Courrier's most influential Foreign Policy leaders under the age of 33.

Army Commendation Medal for Valor

2004 - Military

US Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device for Valor. Awarded for actions during an insurgent ambush while on a Human Intelligence mission.