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About General Joe Votel
General Votel is a distinguished military leader celebrated for his visionary strategies and inspirational leadership. His unwavering commitment to service has shaped critical operations and fostered international relationships, leaving a profound impact on military strategy and global diplomacy.
Relationships have to be continuously developed. They are not a fire-and-forget proposition. You must nurture, maintain, and sustain them over time. This is how you build trust.
— General Joe Votel
Israel at War
ILTV Israel News
Aug. 7, 2025
General Votel: Israel's operations in Iran “stunning” in scope, domination
ABC News
Jun. 17, 2025
Fox News: President Trump is trying to put as much pressure as possible on the Iranian regime
Fox News
Jun. 12, 2025
Fox News: Israel has the ability to do a lot of damage, says Gen. Joseph Votel
ABC
Jun. 15, 2025
ABC News' Martha Raddatz: Fordow can be harmed without ‘necessarily’ destroying ‘everything underground’
Bloomberg TV
Jun. 26, 2025
Balance of Power: Total System Assessment on Iran Underway: Retired General Votel
Fox News
Jun. 25, 2025
America’s Newsroom: Rubio blasts Iran strike leakers as “professional stabbers” (Votel Analysis)
What He's Speaking About

Risk Management
and Resilience

Leadership

Public/Private Sector Collaboration

National Security
and Global Affairs

Counterterrorism
and Special Operations

Crisis Management
and Decision Making
What He's Reading Now
What He's Listening to Now
Episode 8: The Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea with Nadwa Al-Dawsari, Joe Baggett, Evan Curt
Israel-Gaza War & US Threats: Former CIA Acting Director Michael Morell with Beth Sanner, Former Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Mission Integration at the Office of The Director of National Intelligence