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

How America Can Keep the Peace Between India and Pakistan

2 days ago | cnas.org | Lisa Curtis

When U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted, on May 10, that India and Pakistan had agreed to a cease-fire, the world breathed a sigh of relief. The two nuclear-armed neighbors had teetered perilously close to all-out war as they fired missiles and drone strikes at each other’s military installations and religious sites over the previous three days. The stakes grew especially high after the Indian military hit Pakistan’s Nur Khan air base, close to the country’s nuclear command forces.
What is President Trump’s Economic Plan?

3 weeks ago | cnas.org | Rachel Ziemba |Edward Fishman |Lisa Curtis

Global financial markets plunged as investors braced themselves for a shock to the flow of international trade. Faced with prolonged market turmoil, within days the US President paused most of his plans. A to-and-fro between Washington and Beijing has left many world leaders confused who to side with, as many look towards the White House wondering if there is a detailed plan at the heart of these unprecedented few weeks.
Man charged with possessing child pornography

1 month 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”

1 month 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

1 month 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

2 months 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

Feb 13, 2025 | 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

Feb 13, 2025 | 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

Feb 11, 2025 | 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.