[1] Prior to his career as a writer, he served as an international journalist and held the position of Editor at Jane’s Defence Weekly in London.

[2] Beal has authored eight books, along with numerous short stories and articles featured in various news publications.

Born in Rhode Island, Beal completed his undergraduate studies in History at the University of Vermont.

[3] At the outset of his career, Beal was engaged in public policy at the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics.

[7] In April 2024, Beal was named an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at Exeter University’s Centre for Public Understanding of Defence and Security.