Craig Whitlock

Craig Michael Whitlock (born March 26, 1968) is an American journalist working for The Washington Post, where he is responsible for covering the Pentagon and national security.

In 2021, he published his first book, The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War. The work debuted at number one on The New York Times nonfiction best-seller list.

Early life and education Craig Michael Whitlock He is the son of Dr. Robert Whitlock, a professor of veterinary medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He was raised in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. In 1986, he graduated from Unionville High School, where he was editor of the school newspaper The Indian Post (now known as the Unionville Post). He received a bachelor's degree in history from Duke University, and the Prince George's County police department. From 2010 until 2016, he reported on the Pentagon for the National Desk. For almost six years, Whitlock served as the paper's Berlin bureau chief and covered terrorism networks in Europe, South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. He has reported from over 60 countries.

In August 2021, Whitlock published his debut book, The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War. Shortly before its publication, Whitlock discussed Afghanistan in an appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher. The book debuted at number one on The New York Times nonfiction best-seller list for the week ending September 4, 2021. The book was also included in the Wall Street Journal best-selling books list. The book was reviewed by Kirkus Reviews, New York, The Guardian, and The Sunday Times. It was selected for The Washington Posts "10 Best Books of 2021" list.

Personal life In 1996, he married journalist Jennifer Toth.