Joe Tabet

Political analyst, consultant ~25 years experience in covering U.S. national security.

United States

About

Broad and deep knowledge of and expertise in the U.S. and Middle East garnered since 2003 serving as a Senior Pentagon correspondent. Solid verbal and written proficiency in Arabic, French and English. Produces highest quality content underpinned by integrity, insight, and intellectual honesty, and informed by personal ethics. Ambitious reporting and precise writing that uncovers stories which resonate with readers on topics related to defense policy, tactics and strategy of global conflict, and military power in the executive-branch agencies of Washington, DC and beyond. Regularly “gets the scoop” on breaking news; demonstrated ability to write succinctly and clearly about complex subject matters. Exceedingly active Twitter feed receiving thousands of tweets/retweets. Seeking role as a Political Expert, Analyst, or Consultant in Middle East or Levant re: counter terrorism, U.S. defense and national and international security policies. I am open to connecting with professionals in my area of expertise, and learning about new opportunities in the national security reporting arena.

Experience

  • Political Analyst and Consultant at The Tank Report LLC
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    . Provided consultancy and analysis services on National Security and U.S. Policies and Military Affairs. • Analyzed and interpreted complex data to provide strategic insights. • Developed strong analytical and communication skills in the field of National Security.

  • Senior Correspondent for Military and Security Affairs at Sky News Arabia
    Jul 2020 - Jan 2025 · 4 yrs 7 mos

  • Senior Pentagon and National Security Correspondent at Middle East Broadcasting Networks
    2003 - Jul 2020 · 17 yrs 7 mos

    Covers major domestic and international events such as U.S. general elections and meetings of the U.S. led-coalition in Iraq and Syria against ISIS. • Covering Defense and National Security via live television reporting, writing and editing news packages and interviewing senior military leaders, i.e. defense secretaries and chairmen of the Joint Chief of Staff • Travel to war zones (Iraq, Afghanistan); often with senior DoD leaders to Asia, Europe, Middle-East and Guantanamo

  • Additional Correspondent/Reporter Roles at Various News Outlets
    1994 - 2002 · 8 yrs

    Annahar Newspaper • Regional and International Correspondent MTV • News Anchor Murr TV • News Anchor Asharq Awsat Newspaper; UK & AlItihad Newspaper, UAE • Freelance Correspondent

  • Attorney-at-law at Beirut Bar Association
    1993 - 2002 · 9 yrs

    Please visit bba.org.lb for more information.