Shashank Joshi, The Economist's newly appointed Washington Bureau Chief, brings a 16-year track record as a defense and security analyst marked by increasingly pointed criticism of American military operations. As the magazine's long-serving defence editor before assuming his U.S. role, Joshi has frequently framed U.S. actions abroad in harsh terms, describing certain operations as "malevolent," "predatory," and "quite illegal and contrary to international law." This perspective has drawn renewed scrutiny as he relocates to lead the outlet's coverage of American politics and policy from inside the capital.

A British-based journalist of Indian heritage, Joshi has at times adopted the rhetorical stance of "we Europeans" when critiquing U.S. foreign policy, despite his background as an Indian national. This framing appears consistently in his commentary on transatlantic relations and American power projection. He also serves on the advisory board of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), a prominent UK defense think tank that receives funding from the EU Commission, the U.S. State Department, and defense contractors like BAE Systems. No conflict-of-interest disclosures related to this role have been prominently identified across his publications.

Having arrived in the United States only recently on a work visa, Joshi's appointment has sparked debate among some Americans concerned about foreign journalists in influential positions covering U.S. national security. Critics question the appropriateness of someone with his commentary history shaping coverage of American military and strategic affairs from Washington itself. Supporters counter that independent foreign perspectives strengthen journalism, while the episode highlights broader tensions over media bias, immigration policy for skilled professionals, and who gets to interpret American power for global audiences.

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