Biography
EMN Associate Director Matthew Hoh had nearly twelve years experience with the US military and the wars overseas with the United States Marine Corps, Department of Defense and State Department.
Matthew Hoh is the Associate Director of the Eisenhower Media Network.
In 2009, Matthew Hoh resigned in protest from his post in Afghanistan with the State Department over the American escalation of the war. Prior to his assignment in Afghanistan, Matt took part in the American occupation of Iraq; first in 2004-2005 in Salah ad Din Province with a State Department reconstruction and governance team and then in 2006-2007 in Anbar Province as a Marine Corps company commander. When not deployed, Matt worked on Afghanistan and Iraq war policy and operations issues at the Pentagon and State Department from 2002-2008.
From 2010-2024, Matt was affiliated with the Center for International Policy, first as a senior fellow and later as a senior fellow emeritus. He is a disabled veteran.
Areas of Expertise
- U.S. war in Muslim world
- Veterans’ issues
- Military spending
- Future of war
Recent News
- Assoc. Director Matthew Hoh on President Trump’s statements on demilitarizationRegardless of President Trump’s other policies, statements and intentions, his efforts to end current wars and avoid future wars should be embraced and supported.
- Associate Director Matthew Hoh’s Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union addressRather than prolong this war and wasting tens of billions of dollars Americans can use in their communities, Congress should demand a diplomatic end.
- Associate Director Matthew Hoh’s Statement on the death of Airman Aaron BushnellRather than prolong this war and wasting tens of billions of dollars Americans can use in their communities, Congress should demand a diplomatic end.
- Associate Director Matthew Hoh’s Statement on Admiral John Kirby’s stance on the IDFRather than prolong this war and wasting tens of billions of dollars Americans can use in their communities, Congress should demand a diplomatic end.