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September 24, 2010

So long, Democracy Arsenal
Posted by Patrick Barry

You may have noticed that my Democracy Arsenal posting has declined a bit since I first began writing here almost three years ago. While largely attributable to increased responsibilities at DA's mamma, the National Security Network, as well as a budding interest in other mediums (especially Twitter - follow me at @Pbarry122), I've also been under consideration for a position with the government. Well, the time has come. On Monday I will start my new job as Special Assistant to my old boss, Rand Beers, who is Undersecretary for the National Protection and Programs Directorate at DHS. I couldn't be more excited about this opportunity, but it will mean I have to stop blogging for a while.

Of all my experiences working at NSN, writing for DA has been far and away the most enjoyable. Besides having the opportunity to develop my thinking on foreign policy in public - something not all young people get a chance to do - I've been exposed to criticism that has forced me to revisit assumptions again and again. It's been a great run, and I will miss blogging dearly, but I'll be back soon enough.

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