Thane C. Clare

Thane C. Clare, PhD, currently serves as a Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) since January 2023. Prior to this role, Clare held significant positions including Branch Head of Navy Analytics at the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) from December 2019 to January 2023, and Strategic Plans Adviser at the Office of the Secretary of Defense from May 2017 to November 2019. Additionally, Clare served as the Commanding Officer of USS Mustin (DDG 89) from August 2015 to February 2017. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Arts in Political Science and Government from Georgetown University, as well as a Master of Arts in National Security Policy Studies from Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service. Clare also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from William & Mary.