National Security & Technology Policy Expert; Managing Director at Beacon Global Strategies; Former Intelligence Officer

Washington, DC, USA
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Klon Kitchen Biography

Klon Kitchen is a national security and technology policy expert with experience at the intersection of defense innovation and geopolitical risk. As managing director and global technology policy practice lead at Beacon Global Strategies, Kitchen advises Fortune 100 companies and government leaders on technological and security challenges. He also serves as a non-resident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, contributing to public discourse on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and emerging defense technologies through research, congressional testimony, and media appearances.

Kitchen’s career includes more than two decades of experience, with over 15 years as an intelligence officer and deployments to multiple combat zones. He has held roles such as national security advisor to Senator Ben Sasse, contributing to the creation of the U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission, and director of the National Security and International Trade and Finance Subcommittee in the U.S. Senate. His service has been recognized with honors including the Civilian Combat Support Medal and commendations from senior military leadership.

Kitchen has appeared on CBS News’ “60 Minutes,” The New York Times podcast “The Argument,” and has been published in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Financial Times. His academic background includes advanced degrees in strategy and security studies from National Defense University, supporting his work in modern statecraft and technological innovation. Kitchen is recognized for his expertise in national security, cybersecurity, and technology policy.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/19/2025.

Klon Kitchen Videos

Interview on National Security Policy | Klon Kitchen

Interview on National Security Policy | Klon Kitchen

November 28th, 2023 - Kevin D. Williamson is joined by Klon Kitchen, Nonresident Senior Fellow at American Enterprise Institute. Klon's research...

Discussion on Social Media Censorship | Klon Kitchen

Discussion on Social Media Censorship | Klon Kitchen

Technology expert Klon Kitchen explains the history and rationale behind internet content moderation and online censorship. Though online censorship...

Explaining China's Social Credit System | Klon Kitchen

Explaining China's Social Credit System | Klon Kitchen

During a recent interview, national security and technology expert Klon Kitchen simply explained the Chinese social credit system to John. He reveals...

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