Matthew Pottinger

December 8, 2025 | Matt Pottinger, Craig Singleton

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.

October 30, 2025 | |

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...

October 29, 2025 | Matt Pottinger |

Is Trump Getting Played by Xi?

If so, America’s agrarian past may be its future.

August 11, 2025 | Matt Pottinger, Liza Tobin

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.

May 15, 2025 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery |

Deterrence Amid Rising Tensions

Preventing CCP Aggression on Taiwan

March 24, 2025 | Sen. Todd Young, Matt Pottinger

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.

February 25, 2025 | Craig Singleton |

Missed Milestones

Evaluating The Last Four Years in the EAP Region and Unseized Opportunities Under President Trump

January 28, 2025 | Matt Pottinger |

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.

December 18, 2024 | Bradley Bowman, Max Lesser

American Confidence in Elections

Prohibiting Foreign Interference

October 3, 2024 | |

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.

August 7, 2024 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, Elaine K. Dezenski, Craig Singleton, Joe Dougherty

Readout of FDD Expert’s Trip to Taiwan

June 28, 2024 | Bradley Bowman |

Cognitive Combat

China, Russia, and Iran’s Information War Against Americans

May 8, 2024 | Clifford D. May |

Replacing America

China’s Communists rulers intend to establish a new world order

March 5, 2024 | Matt Pottinger |

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...

January 30, 2024 | Elaine K. Dezenski |

Better Investment Barriers

Strengthening CCP Sanctions and Exploring Alternatives to Bureaucratic Regimes

January 24, 2024 | Clifford D. May |

No better enemy

America empowers its adversaries

November 8, 2023 | |

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...

October 18, 2023 | Matt Pottinger |

Remarks by Matt Pottinger at Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation’s China Forum 2023

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August 31, 2023 | Matt Pottinger |

Remarks by Matthew Pottinger at Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum in London

It’s an honor to be invited to speak to you today. The Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum has played a pivotal role bringing together parliamentarians and other officials...

June 15, 2023 | Matt Pottinger |

Remarks by Matt Pottinger to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen

Madam President, Thank you for meeting with us today. I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to you, your government, and the people of Taiwan for the very warm welcome we received this week....