Richard Fontaine
CNAS
Washington, DC, United States
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Past articles by Richard:
Welcome to the New Age of Nukes
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. → Read More
The World That Putin Has Made
By attacking Ukraine, Vladimir Putin may have brought about what he wanted least: a galvanized West, determined to act together to preserve a liberal world order. → Read More
Washington’s Missing China Strategy
To counter Beijing, the Biden administration needs to decide what it wants. → Read More
What the New China Focus Gets Wrong
Containment requires balance. → Read More
Democracy’s Digital Defenses
New tools, many developed by the private sector, have the potential to thwart surveillance and disinformation by authoritarian governments. → Read More
Afghanistan Pullout Isn’t as Popular as It Seems
Support is broad but shallow. And sentiment could change quickly if withdrawal proves messy. → Read More
Uniting the Techno-Democracies
Liberal democracies need a forum to hammer out joint responses to technological issues. → Read More
The Untapped Power of Trump’s Leverage
The Trump administration would bequeath a stock of leverage to its successor. A new administration should employ that unique, fleeting advantage wisely. → Read More
Living on the Edge: Strengthening American Competitiveness
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. → Read More
Modi's Victory Is America’s Opportunity
It is now time to go full-speed ahead with New Delhi-Washington ties. → Read More
The Autocrat’s New Tool Kit
The next generation of repressive technology will make past efforts to spread propaganda and quash dissent look primitive. → Read More
Podcast: The Autocrat’s New Tool Kit
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. → Read More
The Inevitable Return of Muddling Along in North Korea
Trump’s best option is to reduce the scope of the country’s nuclear ambitions—even if he can’t eliminate them. → Read More
In an Era of Divided Government, China Can Unite
Competition with China can bring together Republicans and Democrats—and even inspire them to accomplish great things. → Read More
Restoring America’s Regular Order: Remembering Senator John McCain
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. → Read More
The Death of Political Courage
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. → Read More
Standing Up for Democracy
For the United States, supporting democracy is a matter of both values and interests. → Read More
Standing Up for Democracy
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. → Read More
Congress Should Oversee America’s Wars, Not Just Authorize Them
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. → Read More
On China’s New Silk Road, Democracy Pays A Toll
Developing strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. → Read More