Aaron Hirschi is a veteran intelligence officer and national security expert with over two decades of experience at the forefront of America’s defense against emerging threats. Beginning his career as an Army intelligence officer specializing in counterinsurgency during the Iraq War, Hirschi has since held key positions across the U.S. defense and intelligence community.

His diverse background as a government contractor includes roles as an acquisition requirements analyst for electronic warfare systems at the Pentagon, a counterintelligence analyst protecting defense technology from foreign espionage, and a senior analyst at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Hirschi’s expertise spans critical areas such as economic espionage, technology protection, and safeguarding national security supply chains in fields like 5G, biotechnology, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence.

Currently serving as a Department of Defense analyst contractor at the Pentagon, Hirschi evaluates foreign investments for potential national security risks. He also continues to serve in the Army Reserves, training intelligence personnel on China’s strategic outlook, operational doctrine, and tactics.

With “Civilized Civil War,” Hirschi brings his wealth of real-world experience and strategic insight to bear on one of the most pressing security challenges of our time. His unique perspective offers readers an unprecedented look into the shadowy world of modern geopolitical conflict.