US Air Force (retired)

Col. Gardiner has taught and written about strategy for over 20 years. He has taught strategy at the National War College, Air War College, and Naval War College. He has participated in strategy reviews for the Department of State. In addition, he designs and facilitates war games for the think tanks, industry, academic institutions, the media, and government agencies. He has written extensively on the military options for Iran. His most recent paper, Dangerous and Getting More Dangerous: The Delicate Situation Between the U.S. and Iran, was published by the Century Foundation in October. His combat decorations include the Bronze Star, and his other decorations include the Legion of Merit.