L. Todd Wood

Editor-in-Chief Creative Destruction Media/Tsarizm.com

  • Cheyenne WY

Specialist in the National Security Threat from Economic Weakness and Sovereign Debt/The Russian Situation

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Biography

Todd left Savannah in 1982 to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO where he studied aeronautical engineering. Upon graduation in 1986, he immediately left the Academy for flight school. His initial assignment was flying Combat Search and Rescue helicopters at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, where he flew local rescue missions and was also deployed throughout Asia. During this time he was credited with saving many lives and even more assists. In addition to flying exciting missions, Todd also managed to graduate from the University of Alaska Anchorage with an M.S. in Engineering Management. In 1990 he volunteered for Special Operations and went back to flight school. In 1991 he was assigned to the 20th Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field, FL, flying MH-53J Pave Low helicopters. Immediately he was deployed to Kuwait. Over the next three years he was active in classified missions in support of counterterrorism under the control of the National Command Authority and deployed throughout the world. His customers included SEAL Team Six and Delta Force. He left the Air Force as a Captain in 1994. He published an article in the Armed Force's Journal in 1994 on Special Operations Aviation.

1994 found Todd joining an investment bank and earning a chance to expand his knowledge of his other passion, Finance. During this second career he became highly knowledgeable in Emerging Markets Fixed Income and traveled a great deal internationally with a focus on the Caribbean. He has conducted business in over forty different countries. As a bond trader, he became acutely aware of the consequences of economic decisions and their effect on national and economic security.

He left the financial business in late 2011 to write. Currency was published in December of that year. His second novel, Sugar, which deals with energy policy and government corruption was published in June of 2013. Motherland and Lost Bastards were published in 2016.

He is the Editor-in-Chief of Tsarizm.com.

He is a contributor to The Washington Times, Fox Business, The Moscow Times, Zero Hedge, NY Post, Newsmax TV, and others. He splits his time between NYC, DC, and Moscow.

Industry Expertise

International Affairs
Capital Markets
Military

Areas of Expertise

National Debt
Bond Market
Russian Issues

Accomplishments

USAF Special Operations Helicopter Pilot

1994-03-15

Flew MH-53J Pave Low special operations helicopters globally under the National Command Authority supporting SEAL Team 6 and Delta Force for highly classified counter terrorism operations.

Emerging Market Fixed Income Trader

2011-12-19

Ran a team covering offshore jurisdictions world wide for institutional fixed income trading with a special emphasis on the Caribbean and Latin America - conducted business in over forty countries. Worked on Wall Street for 18 years.

Published the novel, Currency

2011-12-19

Currency is historical fiction but jumps to the future to deal with the national debt and its national security consequences. The novel has received national press (see press page on website) and extraordinary reviews. In fact, Currency has been endorsed by the Hon. David M. Walker, former Comptroller General of the U.S. and the founder and CEO of the Comeback America Initiative.

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Education

United States Air Force Academy

Bachelor of Science

Aeronautical Engineering

1986

University of Alaska Anchorage

Master of Science

Engineering Management

1991

Affiliations

  • Air Commando Association

Languages

  • Russian

Testimonials

Fire Chief, New Canaan, CT

CT Rotary Luncheon

Mr. Wood,

Thank you very much for at speaking at our luncheon yesterday. Your talk about the different adventures you have experienced was fascinating. I am sure there is much more however, that you are unable to reveal. Although I have not read your books, I am sure that your first hand experiences introduces a higher level of relevancy to the story.

Your discussion of our national debt and how it relates to our national security was very informative. I'm sure many of our members will be thinking about what you said for a long time.

I can whole heartily recommend you as a speaker for other gatherings like ours.

Thanks again for your time and your service to our country,

FSB

Past President

Kiwanis Club of Weston, CT

Todd--your appearance yesterday at the Kiwanis Club of Weston, CT was well received by the membership. Your description of how you were encouraged to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy by Senator Sam Nunn of Georgia, instead of matriculating at Georgia Tech as planned, and your ensuing career in the military as a helicopter pilot, was extremely informative and got the attention of the audience. Your subsequent entry into the financial world as an investment banker was fascinating as was your summary of where the country is headed in terms of sovereign debt. Our membership felt your presentation to be worthwhile. And all of this personal experience has led to your authorship of two novels which we look forward to reading!

US Congressional Candidate CT-5

Fundraising Event

"Few Americans are as comfortable in a Wall Street boardroom as on a U.S. Special Operations team. Drawing on a rare blend of expertise in finance and national security, L. Todd Wood shines a light on what may be our nation's most dangerous blind spot. He is the perfect speaker for any audience that cares deeply about the future of America."

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Media Appearances

Fox 9 TV Boise, ID Ukraine Discussion

Fox 9 TV Boise, ID  tv

2014-04-24

Discussion of Russia and events in Ukraine

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Hannity Live From Moscow

The Sean Hannity Show  radio

2014-03-17

15 minutes into hour one - Live discussion on Crimea from Moscow

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Litchfield, CT Memorial Day Parade Keynote Speech

Litchfield, CT American Legion  online

2014-05-26

Keynote speech for the Litchfield, CT Memorial Day Parade organized by the American Legion

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Event Appearances

The National Security Consequences of Overwhelming Sovereign Debt

Congressional Campaign Fundraising Event  New York City

2012-10-03

The National Security Consequences of Overwhelming Sovereign Debt

Congressional Fundraising Event  Asheville, NC

2012-07-16

The National Security Consequences of Overwhelming Sovereign Debt

Student Seminar  Quinnipiac University, CT Lerner School of Business

2013-11-13

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Sample Talks

The Impact of Overwhelming Sovereign Debt on National Security/The Russian Situation

History repeats itself. Throughout the ages, empires have crumbled due to financial mismanagement and currency devaluation. The United States is $18T in debt with no end in sight. How does this impact our ability to project power around the world? Does economic weakness lead to military weakness? How could this play itself out? Can we see evidence of this syndrome in events in Eastern Europe and Ukraine?

What does Vladimir Putin want? What does Russia want? How can the West deal with Russian behavior? What does the future hold for Russia? We discuss these questions in depth with on-the-ground insight and expertise. Todd Wood is a contributor to the Moscow Times and lives part time in Russia.

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Availability

  • Keynote
  • Panelist
  • Author Appearance

Fees

$0 to $5000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee

Articles

Terrorists, Putin, and the Hubris of Sochi

NY Post

2014-01-04

Discussion of motivations behind selecting Sochi as Winter Olympics venue

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Are We Fighting Past Wars?

National Review Onlin

2014-03-04

Is the US military ignoring future threats?

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Why Bashar Assad is Staying

The Moscow Times

2014-01-16

Why the Assad regime will not be removed from power in Syria

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