Aspen Security Forum

Aspen Security Forum

@AspenSecurity

The nonpartisan #AspenSecurity Forum brings together leading thinkers, government officials, and journalists to explore key security issues. RT ≠ endorsement.

Washington, D.C. https://www.aspensecurityforum.org/2022asfvideos Joined 2013-12-11 Date of Analysis: 12月 16, 2025

12,467

Followers

968

Following

9,036

Tweets

28.5

Avg Engagement

214

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @AspenSecurity's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2013-12-11
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Washington, D.C.

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,249
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:2.0
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:26.4
  • Followers Analyzed:11,575

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

Each tweet typically receives an average of 88 likes and 47 retweets, indicating moderate engagement. The account's verified status at 5.9% suggests a mix of public and private accounts following its content.

2.0

Avg Likes/Tweet

26.4

Avg Retweets/Tweet

6,641

Total Likes

85,810

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

1

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

4

75th Percentile

14,162

Top Tweet

2.28

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

74.8%

Original

11.0%

Replies

12.7%

Retweets

1.6%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.1%

With Media

79.9%

With Links

58.0%

With #Tags

86.9%

With @Mentions

5.2%

With Emojis

229

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.15

Reply/Original Ratio

0.12

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

92.9%

Weekday Posts

7.1%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#aspensecurity (1087) #china (120) #covid19 (92) #russia (64) #afghanistan (58) #ukraine (38) #biden (36) #foreignpolicy (36) #uk (27) #russian (25)

Most Mentioned

@aspensecurity (189) @aspenstrategy (171) @potus (95) @anjamanuel1 (57) @mitchellreports (54) @dominicraab (50) @sangernyt (46) @foreignaffairs (45) @rnicholasburns (45) @depsecdef (43)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,429 (75%)
Replies 358 (11%)
Retweets 411 (13%)
Quote Tweets 51 (2%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 411 retweets (13% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,249 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 11,575 followers

The audience includes government officials, journalists, and security experts interested in policy discussions. It also attracts followers looking for nonpartisan analysis on international security matters.

Average

Audience Quality

24.3%

Suspicion Index

18.5%

Low-Quality %

194

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

27.8%

Empty Bio

13.6%

<10 Tweets

38.7%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

41.1%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

73.0%

No URL

9.2%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

102,911,116

Total Potential Reach

194

Median Follower Reach

837

75th Percentile Reach

22.7%

>1K followers

6.4%

>10K followers

2.2%

>50K followers

1.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

74.0%

Creators

8,565 accounts

12.4%

Consumers

1,431 accounts

13.6%

Dormant

1,579 accounts

684

Verified Followers

5.91% of total

17.6%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.15

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Washington, DC (657) United States (203) London, England (95) Washington, D.C. (91) New York, NY (86) Washington DC (76) Afghanistan (73) USA (66) California, USA (55) Los Angeles, CA (51)

684

Verified Followers

5.91% of total

1,839

Protected Accounts

15.89% of total

9 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,106,440 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@verified 4,201,079 - -
@JoeNBC 2,760,972 Journalist Politics, News, Unity
@DHSgov 2,318,610 Security National security, protection, values
@PreetBharara 1,775,456 Lawyer Springsteen fan, Patriot, Proud immigrant
@maggieNYT 1,658,596 Journalist Politics, Journalism, Analysis
@TOLOnews 1,504,903 News outlet News, Current Affairs, Afghanistan
@SaraCarterDC 1,502,388 Journalist Investigative journalism, National security, Conservative politics
@sherryrehman 1,392,275 Politician Foreign Affairs, Politics, Pakistan
@KimDotcom 1,351,549 Entrepreneur Entrepreneur, Gamer, Internet Freedom

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

security (715) views (519) former (442) policy (423) international (295) fellow (281) endorsement (271) news (267) director (254) world (248)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#resist (35) #xrp (33) #cybersecurity (31) #bitcoin (30) #security (25) #infosec (20) #ai (20) #blm (18) #osint (18) #natsec (17)

8,354

Followers With Bio

3,221

Followers Without Bio

72.17%

% With Bio

27.83%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,249 analyzed

32,738

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

32,738

Total Retweets

6,548

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Global Security International Relations Policy Analysis Geopolitical Strategy Nonpartisan Discourse
Aspen Security Forum
@AspenSecurity

RT @nytimes: At least 19 people were killed and hundreds more injured in days of demonstrations across Colombia. Protests against a tax overhaul tied to the pandemic have morphed into a national outcry over rising poverty, unemployment and inequality. https://t.co/204vTzzT7A

2021-05-04
Retweets: 14,162 Likes: 0 Engagement: 14,162
Aspen Security Forum
@AspenSecurity

RT @nytimes: A 10-story, 23-ton piece of a Chinese rocket will crash into Earth sometime over the weekend — but no one knows where. https://t.co/aAH2Khxd7p

2021-05-07
Retweets: 7,082 Likes: 0 Engagement: 7,082
Aspen Security Forum
@AspenSecurity

RT @TostevinM: Giant protest today in Mandalay. From across Myanmar, people are reporting the biggest demonstrations against the coup so far despite threats from the junta. https://t.co/xAoMrmYNV1 #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar https://t.co/0rvU5BH2Mv

2021-02-22
Retweets: 5,228 Likes: 0 Engagement: 5,228
Aspen Security Forum
@AspenSecurity

RT @SpaceX: After 167 days in space, the longest duration mission for a U.S. spacecraft since the final Skylab mission in 1974, Dragon and the Crew-1 astronauts, @Astro_illini, @AstroVicGlover, Shannon Walker and @Astro_Soichi, returned to Earth this morning! https://t.co/vuWPPrr

2021-05-03
Retweets: 3,193 Likes: 0 Engagement: 3,193
Aspen Security Forum
@AspenSecurity

RT @AP: Canada's health regulator approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. Canada is set to receive up to 249,000 doses this month and 4 million doses by March. https://t.co/8hLVaXDw0x

2020-12-10
Retweets: 3,073 Likes: 0 Engagement: 3,073

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently covers major global security events and policy shifts, such as Russia's impact on European security. It highlights discussions involving high-profile speakers and officials, such as Jane Harman and Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau. The content often explores strategic responses to geopolitical challenges, including containment and selective engagement strategies.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 12,467
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @AspenSecurity reveals an growing Twitter presence with 12,467 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 28.5 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: 12月 16, 2025