J David Thompson
Strengthening the intersection of human rights and national security
About Me
J David Thompson is a U.S. Army officer advocating for human rights and humanitarian issues. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Washington & Lee University School of Law along with an MBA–Leadership and B.S. in Economics from Liberty University.
In addition to military service, David worked for the United Nations Refugee Agency, Department of Defense, and Physicians for Human Rights – Israel. He conducted pro bono research on gender-based violence for the World Bank Group's Women, Business, and the Law. David volunteered with Service to School as both a Director and Ambassador.
His works have been published in Small Wars Journal, The Cove, USA Today, Roanoke Times, Jordan Times, Addis Standard, EvoLLLution Magazine, Lima Charlie News, Jerusalem Online, and the News-Gazette. He currently has 1 published book: 30 Days with Gail. Outside of work and school David enjoys reading, hiking, outdoor activities, exercising, traveling, and writing.
Please contact me at jdthompson910@gmail.com & follow me on Twitter @jdthompson910.
Expertise & Interest
Support to Refugees
Promoting the voices and supporting those that lost everything—but still manage to find hope and inspiration.
Women's Economic Empowerment
Seeking to end gender-based violence and marginalization by empowering economically independent women.
Civilian Harm Mitigation
Minimizing the negative impacts of military operations on civilian populations, providing less than lethal options for militaries, posturing for long-term force protection, and operating in multilateral coalitions.
Publications
- Assessing the Kettlebell One Armed Long Cycle for the U.S. Army Physical Fitness Test
- War is Dead: 5 Areas for Investment & Modernization for Future Conflict
- Refugees and Climate Change: A Cause for Hope? Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5
- Ideas Imprisoned: Administrative Detention in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Conditions of Imprisonment, and the Role of the International Community
- An Open Letter to Congressman Cline
- March for Our Lives on March 24th
- Service to School: Helping Veterans Enter Top Tier Law Schools
- What Values Should We Promote?
- Submission to CEDAW: Gender Based Discrimination Regarding the Right to Health in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
- Submission to the UPR: Right to Health in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and for Prisoners and Detainees in the Israeli Prison System
- Why Climate Change is a National Security Issue
- Make the Environment Great Again
- Egypt Authorities Block 21 News Websites
- Violence Erupts During Jerusalem Day Celebrations
- A Trump Israel Wrap Up
Trump Meets with PM Netanyahu in a Productive First Day in Israel
Op ed: A Veteran's Take On Trump's Proposal to Cut Back State Department, USAID Funding
Ethiopian government charges another opposition leader with terrorism
Palestinian leaders establish new political organization to support PLO
- Why the Travel Ban Makes Us Less Safe
- Lives that Matter
- All Lives Matter movement for Muslims?
Trump nominee Betsy DeVos faces steep opposition as vote approaches
How American Universities Could Benefit from Greater Outreach to the Middle East
House Republicans Attack Ethics Officials Over Trump Conflicts of Interest
SOLDIER: Seven Things I Learned in the Army that Helped Me Succeed in Law School
- Dylann Roof, White Supremacists, Sentenced to Death
- GOP's Ethical Dilemma Raises Questions
- Donald Trump and Jerusalem: What Will Become of Israel's Holy City?
- After America's Longest War, Refugees Face Forced Return to Afghanistan
- What is Aleppo?
- Saudis in Their Sights: Congress Overrides Obama Risking Repercussions
- Ethiopia Human Rights Abuses Spark U.S. Congressional Action
$1.15 Billion Saudi Arms Sale to Go Ahead Over Opposition in U.S. Congress
- Human Rights, Development, and American Credibility in Ethiopia
- Transitioning to School: What I Wish I Knew
- Reflections on Time in the Army
- Why I Decided on Law School
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