Hi, I’m AJ, and The CIA Reject is like Cosmo, but for the geopolitics of the Middle East and Southwest Asia. And every so often, probably after extensive weeping, I’ll take off my bitch cloak and share personal thoughts on Judaism, anti-Semitism, and America’s neat little slip ‘n slide into authoritarianism.
I am:
A Midwestern marketer by day
Generally overcaffeinated on black coffee
A fan of nuance, which makes me unpopular in the zeitgeist
I am not:
An expert
Affiliated with D.C., the government, think tanks, or the military
Shy about voicing strong opinions on music
You might enjoy this publication if
….you’re overwhelmed by news headlines and find Instagram and TikTok to be a bit aggro, but still want to learn about what’s happening in the region.
…you appreciate an expert, but sometimes find their writing to be inaccessible because it’s too goddamn smart.
…you also love to match geopolitical figures with their Hollywood doppelgängers. 💅🏼
Have I seen you somewhere?
My writing has been featured in geopolitical and security-related publications like Grumpy Combat Veteran + Friends and #NatSecGirlSquad.
And if you’re a Chicagoan, perhaps you’ve spotted me mowing my lawn.
P.S. I hope you enjoy my writing. If you don’t, that’s okay; we all have our shortcomings.
P.P.S. I’m also a big supporter of ending gender apartheid in Iran and Afghanistan. For my birthday—which I’m clearly celebrating 365 days per year—please sign your name to this petition to End Gender Apartheid.
