Lisa Curtis

Washington

Director at Center for a New American Security (CNAS)

Director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at the Center for a New American Security

Articles

Man charged with possessing child pornography

3 weeks ago | gmtoday.com | Lisa Curtis

PORT WASHINGTON — A 38-year-old man who taught at day cares in Ozaukee and Washington counties was charged Tuesday in Ozaukee County Circuit Court with one count of possession of child pornography. According to the complaint against Ryan C.
Ep 187: Richard Fontaine on the “Reverse Kissinger”

3 weeks ago | cnas.org | Lisa Curtis |Jacob Stokes |Edward Fishman |Richard Fontaine

Richard Fontaine, CEO of the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) and co-author of No Limits? The China-Russia Relationship and U.S. Foreign Policy, joins the show to discuss Beijing-Moscow cooperation and the prospects of the U.S. driving a wedge between them. Listen to the full episode on School of War.
A Stroll Through the Indo-Pacific, the Most Important Region in the World

4 weeks ago | warontherocks.com | Lisa Curtis |Zack Cooper |Dmitri Alperovitch |Ryan Evans

In this episode, we get into what’s driving the Indo-Pacific’s security dynamics, from China’s threats to Taiwan to AUKUS and the Quad to stability (or lack thereof) on the Korean Peninsula to bases in the Philippines. We also touch on how prepared the United States may be to deliver military power in the Indo-Pacific based on forthcoming resourcing decisions by the Trump administration and Congress.
A Stroll Through the Indo-Pacific, the Most Important Region in the World

1 month ago | cnas.org | Jacob Stokes |Edward Fishman |Lisa Curtis

In this episode, we get into what’s driving the Indo-Pacific’s security dynamics, from China’s threats to Taiwan to AUKUS and the Quad to stability (or lack thereof) on the Korean Peninsula to bases in the Philippines. We also touch on how prepared the United States may be to deliver military power in the Indo-Pacific based on forthcoming resourcing decisions by the Trump administration and Congress.
How a Tsunami Created the Quad

1 month ago | cnas.org | Richard Fontaine |Lisa Curtis

February 24, 2025 A disaster in the Indian Ocean in 2004 brought together a powerful grouping of nations—Australia, India, Japan and the United States—that developed a diplomatic partnership based on mutual security and democratic cooperation, now known as the Quad. Lisa Curtis, senior fellow and director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), explores the origins of the quad, the response from China, and why it returned in 2017.
Modi seeks to smoothen issues with US

2 months ago | tamilmurasu.com.sg | Lisa Curtis

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will try to rekindle his bromance with Mr Donald Trump – and avoid the United States president’s wrath on tariffs and immigration – when they meet today (Singapore time) at the White House. Mr Modi will also hold a joint press conference with Mr Trump, the White House said – a rare move from the Indian leader, who is a prolific social media user but seldom takes questions from reporters.
India's Modi Will Meet Trump Amid New Trade Pressures

2 months ago | cnas.org | Martijn Rasser |Richard Fontaine |Chris Estep |Lisa Curtis

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet today with President Donald Trump in Washington. Among items on their agenda: tariffs, energy investments, immigration, and defense. Director of Indo-Security Lisa Curtis, Director for Indo-Pacific Security at the Center for a New American Security joins "Bloomberg Markets" to outline the stakes of this high-level meeting. Watch the full interview on Bloomberg TV.
Ignore trade irritants, focus on strategic ties

2 months ago | hindustantimes.com | Lisa Curtis

Modi will be the fourth foreign leader to step into the middle of the American tumult. During the Israeli PM’s visit last week, President Trump surprised observers with an unexpected proposal for the US to take control of the Gaza Strip. Trump’s meeting with Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba last Friday was less attention-grabbing, and notable for its friendliness and lack of confrontation. Modi hopes for similar treatment.
HT Syndication: Ignore trade irritants, focus on strategic ties

2 months ago | htsyndication.com | Lisa Curtis

India, Feb. 11 -- In the first Trump administration, Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited the White House in June 2017, six months after Donald J Trump took power. This time around, Modi will visit the White House less than one month into President Trump's second term. The question is whether Modi's early venture into Trump's world - which has been marked by an unusual level of chaos and disruption - will pay off for India. Chances are that the Modi-Trump meeting will go smoothly.
Sharper: Trump's First 100 Days

Jan 22, 2025 | cnas.org | Richard Fontaine |Lisa Curtis |Rachel Ziemba

FeaturesThe First 100 DaysIn a new series of commentaries, CNAS experts identify what the Trump administration’s priorities should be for its first 100 days and provide a blueprint to navigate national security challenges from day one. From crafting a new China policy to tackling the military recruiting crisis, CNAS experts deliver insight and analysis into the administration’s opening sprint.