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National Security Network Participant
FDD’s National Security Fellow
2026
National Security Network Participant

Daniel Tuchler

U.S. Department of Defense

Biography

Last updated: Jan 19, 2026

Daniel Tuchler is a seasoned national security professional at the U.S. Department of Defense with extensive experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams and coordinating strategic initiatives across the federal government. His work has spanned cyber, counterterrorism, and emerging technology, where he has shaped policy options for senior decision-makers and driven whole-of-government operational campaigns. Daniel has played key roles in strengthening U.S. resilience against foreign threats and building enduring partnerships with domestic and international stakeholders. He is a distinguished graduate of the National War College at the National Defense University, where he earned an M.S. in national security strategy, and holds dual B.A. degrees from the University of California, Berkeley.