Buck’s work has appeared in scholarly journals and popular outlets, including the International History Review, Responsible Statecraft, The American Conservative, Reason, Strategy Bridge, antiwar.com, and the Libertarian Institute.
Buck holds a PhD in history from George Mason University and a B.A. in history from the University of Denver. Previously, Buck worked as an intelligence and geospatial analyst with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. He served in the U.S. Army and Virginia Army National Guard and completed multiple tours of duty in Afghanistan as an infantryman and intelligence professional.