There was nothing dishonourable in not being blown about by every little modern wind. Better to have worth, to entrench, to be an oak of one's own generation.

John le Carré, “Tinker. Tailor. Soldier. Spy”


The Preppy Statesman was birthed out of the belief that the best life, and the best diplomacy, is one of hard work, dignity for all, consistency in principals, hard-won ethics, and a pursuit of justice and equality, with our feet firmly planted in the present, with our ears listening to tradition, and our eyes to the future. In all things, we should pursue excellence whether in our negotiations, analysis, evening ware, or martinis.

The aim of the Preppy Statesman is to curate from around the world and provide some original analysis, opinion, insight, & humor on national security & intelligence concerns of today, and also provide insight and history into the stories of yesteryears through writing, videos, and audio.

For the PS, preppy is defined not as a style of clothes one may wear, but a manner of life, whereas the Ivy Ethos is cultivated and lived and the belief that we live our lives to be of service to our families, our communities, our country, and our world. One thing to make clear, preppy does automatically mean “conservative, stodgy; WASPish”


About Aaron W.

Aaron W. is the founder, primary author, and editor of Preppy Statesman. He is married with 7 total children between Mrs. W (aka Mrs. PS) and himself. He’s a native of Georgia & graduated from the University of Georgia School of Public & International Affairs where he studied political science & French. He has completed graduate coursework in intelligence analysis, middle eastern studies, Eastern European & Russian studies, & catholic theology. Aaron is a full-time commercial insurance & risk management advisor working on his Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation. He is in the process of setting up CN Consultants which will focus on not-for-profit & NGOs, especially those traveling in hostile countries. He is active in the United States Sea Cadets program with two of his sons. He likes to ruck & row when he has the chance.

As far as his preppy credentials, he’s always preferred a OCBD and a pair of chino shorts to pretty anything else, even in elementary school.


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Aaron W., ARM is the founder, primary author, and editor of Preppy Statesman. He's also a husband, father, & risk management advisor. Interests: national security, intelligence, espionage, dirty war, dirty bucks, and dirtier martinis.