Matthew Pottinger
Transparency and Trust
Exposing Malign Foreign Influence in Higher Education
Legislative Testimonies
Trump Could End the War Tomorrow. I Don’t Think He Will.
Energy markets breathed a sigh of relief on Monday after President Donald Trump suggested he could declare victory over Iran at any time. “I think the war is very complete, pretty much,” he told...
Op-eds
Two words for investors in the future TikTok: Buyer, beware
The U.S. law and Trump’s executive order leave significant potential for Chinese control.
Op-eds
U.S. Cuts Tariffs, Lowers Trade Tensions With China After Trump-Xi Meeting
Trump and Xi Meet: President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on October 30, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. When...
Flash Briefs
Is Trump Getting Played by Xi?
If so, America’s agrarian past may be its future.
Op-eds
Trump Just Handed China the Tools to Beat America in AI
Ending an export ban will help China catch up in the race for control of the global economy and military dominance in the 21st century.
Op-eds
Deterrence Amid Rising Tensions
Preventing CCP Aggression on Taiwan
Legislative Testimonies
Funding for R&D isn’t a gift to academia. It’s vital to U.S. security.
China’s strategy for tech dominance hinges on investment in R&D. Ours should, too.
Op-eds
Missed Milestones
Evaluating The Last Four Years in the EAP Region and Unseized Opportunities Under President Trump
Legislative Testimonies
Memo to Trump: Beware the ‘Reverse Teddy’
I was proud to serve the president in his first term. But Trump’s strength in the Western Hemisphere could portend weakness in Europe and Asia in his second, writes Matt Pottinger.
Op-eds
American Confidence in Elections
Prohibiting Foreign Interference
Legislative Testimonies
Beijing’s Axis of Chaos
Today, China is the driving force behind much of the chaos we see around the world — from supporting rogue regimes such as Russia, Iran, and North Korea, to meddling in the Middle East, and interfering in America’s upcoming presidential election. FDD's China Program hosts a panel discussion featuring Matt Pottinger, FDD China Program Chairman and former Deputy National Security Advisor to discuss what steps can the US and its allies take to counter this unprecedented challenge.
Events
Readout of FDD Expert’s Trip to Taiwan
Media Calls
Cognitive Combat
China, Russia, and Iran’s Information War Against Americans
Monographs
Replacing America
China’s Communists rulers intend to establish a new world order
Op-eds
The JoongAng-CSIS Forum 2024: Keynote Address by Matt Pottinger
Prime Minister Han [Duck-Soo]; Chairman Hong [Seok-Hyun]; President Hamre—thank you for your stimulating remarks this morning. And thank you for inviting me to be here today. We have a distinguished...
Remarks
Better Investment Barriers
Strengthening CCP Sanctions and Exploring Alternatives to Bureaucratic Regimes
Legislative Testimonies
No better enemy
America empowers its adversaries
Op-eds
Israel SitRep: Nov. 8, 2023
Netanyahu Reiterates: No Ceasefire Without Release of Hostages; Qatar-Mediated Deal on Ceasefire-Hostage Exchange Reported to be Underway | IDF: Israel Operating in the ‘Heart of Gaza’; Hamas Retains...