Thomas E. Ricks

Thomas E. Ricks is an American author, journalist, and former US Army officer. He served in the US Army for 24 years, including two tours in Iraq. Ricks is best known for his books on military affairs, including "Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq" and "The Making of an American Terrorist: Muhammad Yusuf and the Rise of Boko Haram". He has also written for numerous publications, including The Washington Post and Foreign Policy. Ricks has been a vocal critic of US military policy and has advocated for greater transparency and accountability in government. He has also been a strong advocate for veterans' rights and has worked to promote greater understanding of the experiences of US military personnel. Ricks has a strong online presence, with over 100,000 followers on Twitter and over 20,000 followers on Instagram. He has also appeared on numerous TV shows, including The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and Real Time with Bill Maher. Ricks has a website at thomasericks.com, where he writes about politics and national security. He is based in Washington, D.C., USA.