Virtual Event | Confronting the Axis of Upheaval

An axis of authoritarian leaders—China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and extremist groups, coined CRINGE by Rep. Adam Smith—working together and separately, poses a number of threats to the international rules-based order. Their combined economic and military strength has influenced the war and instability in Ukraine, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific.

To discuss how the United States and its partners should confront this axis, CNAS will host a conversation on Friday, September 20, with House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) and Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Rob Wittman (R-VA). Jonathan Lord, senior fellow and director of the Middle East Security program will moderate the conversation.

This conversation is part of the CNAS High Stakes: Preparing the Next President series, an election-year initiative to explore the most pressing national security issues that will face the next administration.

Featuring:

Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA)
Ranking Member, House Armed Services Committee

Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA)
Vice Chair, House Armed Services Committee

Hosted by:

Jonathan Lord
Senior Fellow and Director, Middle East Security Program

For registration questions, contact Jasmine Butler at j[email protected]. For media inquiries, contact Alexa Whaley at [email protected].