Jim Sciutto

Jim Sciutto is CNN’s Chief National Security Analyst and anchor, providing in-depth analysis on U.S. national security and foreign policy. After distinguishing himself as a news anchor and Chief National Security Correspondent for CNN since September 2013, Jim Sciutto provides in-depth analysis on U.S. national security and foreign policy, having reported from over 50 countries including Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, Ukraine, and across the Middle East.

His most recent work, ‘The Return of Great Powers: Russia, China and the Next World War,’ was published in 2024, examining the evolving international order. This followed ‘The Madman Theory: Trump Takes On the World’ (2020), which provided insights into President Trump’s foreign policy, and ‘The Shadow War: Inside Russia’s and China’s Secret Operations to Defeat America’ (2019), detailing Russian and Chinese efforts to counter the U.S. His debut book, ‘Against Us: The New Face of America’s Enemies in the Muslim World’ (2008), offered a comprehensive analysis of Islamic radicalization. Beyond his published works, Sciutto anchors two ongoing CNN programs, The Brief with Jim Sciutto and CNN Newsroom with Jim Sciutto, further cementing his status as a leading voice in national security.

His distinguished career has been recognized with multiple prestigious honors, including the duPont-Columbia Award, multiple Emmy Awards, the Edward R. Murrow Award, and the George Polk Award, highlighting his profound impact on journalism and his consistent commitment to in-depth, critical reporting.