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Marshall Newman majored in History at Emory University (BA in 1983) and the University of Illinois (MA in 1986). His areas of interest include the history of Russia and the Soviet Union, as well as American diplomatic history. He is currently researching a book on John Quincy Adams and his role in developing diplomatic ties between the United States and Imperial Russia.

In 2024, Marshall retired after a career of over 37 years with the Department of Defense. His work included naval strategy and doctrine, analysis of foreign military exercises, and wargaming and wargame scenario design. He also was involved in projective intelligence in support of U.S. military acquisition planning and in assessing real-world conflicts as they developed.

Marshall's personal passions are historical literature, gardening, and the theater. His hobbies include his expansive art collection and his collection of political memorabilia and rare books. Marshall has a number of godchildren and people he has mentored throughout his life, who are a continuing source of both pride and confusion.