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What a Debt Default Would Mean for National Security
Commentary
Military strength and geopolitical influence rise and fall with a country’s economic power, and a debt default would strike a major blow against them all....
By Richard Fontaine
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Yoon’s State Visit Shows an Alliance on the Move
Commentary
Now is the time for South Korea and the United States to work together in pursuit of order, security, freedom, and prosperity....
By Richard Fontaine
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Policy, Guns and Money: AUKUS challenges and opportunities
Podcast
In this special episode, ASPI Executive Director Justin Bassi speaks with Richard Fontaine and Lisa Curtis from the Center for a New American Security and Alessio Patalano fro...
By Richard Fontaine & Lisa Curtis
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What does Biden mean by “as long as it takes”? – with Richard Fontaine
Podcast
On the topic of geopolitics, international flashpoints and the state of the war, a surprisingly optimistic Richard Fontaine returns to the Call Me Back podcast. Listen to the...
By Richard Fontaine
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DEFAERO Strategy Series with CNAS' Richard Fontaine
Podcast
On this latest episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Strategy Series, Richard Fontaine, the president and CEO of the Center for a New American Security, discusses key take...
By Richard Fontaine
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Lessons of Ukraine for the Role of Values in Foreign Policy
Video
Nearly one year after Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Richard Fontaine and others discuss the ongoing war and the role U.S. values played in foreign policy de...
By Richard Fontaine
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Of Strategy and Schnitzel: Munich Security Conference 2023
Commentary
The West is, they all said, in this for the long haul, and will support Ukraine for as long as it takes....
By Richard Fontaine
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China’s Balloon-Size Blunder Is a Huge Opportunity
Commentary
Whether a product of hubris or incompetence, the Chinese-spy-balloon affair has derailed Beijing’s charm offensive and raised grave suspicions among Americans....
By Richard Fontaine
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China’s Balloon Could Be America’s Awakening
Commentary
Beijing’s blunder may well represent—forgive the expression—a great-power trial balloon. And it may even spur a broad American awakening....
By Richard Fontaine
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To Help Afghanistan, Engage Its Political Opposition
Commentary
The effort to help Afghans shape a better alternative should begin now....
By Richard Fontaine & Lisa Curtis
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Taking on China and Russia
Commentary
Today Washington has chosen, perhaps by default, to compete with—and if necessary, confront—both Russia and China simultaneously and indefinitely....
By Richard Fontaine
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Welcome to the New Age of Nukes
Commentary
Nuclear weapons are back, and in a disturbingly visceral way. Vladimir Putin’s saber-rattling—“this is not a bluff” he said, warning of nuclear use in Ukraine—has sparked conc...
By Richard Fontaine
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The Biden Administration’s Grand Strategy in Three Documents, with Richard Fontaine
Podcast
Scott R. Anderson sat down with Richard Fontaine, chief executive officer of the Center for a New American Security, who is himself also a former National Security Council off...
By Richard Fontaine
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AUKUS Has Big Technology Hurdles with Some Very Big Rewards
Commentary
Amid the rise of Chinese power and the changing Indo-Pacific dynamic, allies like Australia and the US must work together even more closely than before....
By Richard Fontaine
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Under Pressure: The Present and Future of International Order
Commentary
Defending a liberal international order requires unity and commitment. It entails costs....
By Richard Fontaine
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Biden’s Foreign Policy Explained
Video
Richard Fontaine, a former advisor to Senator John McCain and CEO of The Center for a New America Security, joins Chas and John of ABC News Australia to discuss international ...
By Richard Fontaine
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Geopolitics, the view from Washington and Japan
Podcast
How do Australia's friends and allies view the Russian- Ukrainian conflict and the rise of China? Richard Fontaine CEO of, the Center for New American Security, Iwashita Akihi...
By Richard Fontaine
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Putin’s Panic Surge? With Richard Fontaine
Podcast
Richard Fontaine joins Dan Senor to discuss Russia’s - Ukraine War, Iran deal negotiations, the Middle East & the Abraham Accords anniversary. Listen to the full interview on...
By Richard Fontaine
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War Games: China Invades Taiwan
Podcast
Richard Fontaine joins Larry Bernstein on What Happens Next in 6 Minutes Podcast to discuss War Games: China Invades Taiwan. Listen to the full interview from What Happens Ne...
By Richard Fontaine
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Zawahiri, Putin & Pelosi – with Richard Fontaine
Podcast
Richard Fontaine returns to the podcast to join Dan Senor in conversation about pressing topics in national security and foreign policy. Listen to the full interview from Cal...
By Richard Fontaine
