Brian Joseph Thomas Berletic (A.K.A. Tony Cartalucci) is a Bangkok-based geopolitical researcher and writer.  Tony is a American industrial designer living in Bangkok, Thailand since he left the United States Marine Corps and the US altogether in 2004.

Since he began writing about politics he has used pen names to conceal his identity for a variety of very common reasons many journalists, commentators, and pundits use pen names for.

You can read who Tony is at his article in his own words at "Who is Tony Cartalucci?".