Lisa Curtis
Lisa Curtis is a prominent American national security expert who served as the Director for South Asia on the National Security Council during the Trump administration. She played a key role in shaping U.S. policy towards South Asia, particularly in the context of India's strategic partnership with the United States. Known for her expertise in South Asian affairs, Curtis has been involved in various policy discussions regarding U.S.-India relations, especially in light of challenges posed by China. Her insights are often sought after in matters concerning regional security, trade, and diplomatic relations.
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Lisa Curtis, director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at the Centre for a New American Security, previously told this masthead she expected Republicans to be bolder in their support for AUKUS.
AUKUS at centre of boilover between Republicans and Pentagon during Capitol Hill hearing
Australia· 2025-11-05
Lisa Curtis, director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at the Centre for a New American Security, commented on the implications of Trump's support for AUKUS.
Why Trump swung in behind defence pactAustralia· 2025-10-26
Lisa Curtis highlighted the damage to US global power and influence due to drastic cuts in foreign aid.
How Donald Trump’s aid cuts have left Australia ‘holding the bag’Australia· 2025-09-20
Curtis described Trump's claim of being a peace broker as an embarrassing situation for India.
Kankalıktan soğuk savaşa! Trump'ın yeni hedefi Hindistan
Turkey· 2025-08-02
Lisa Curtis, from the Center for a New American Security, sees no overarching strategy from Trump regarding China.
Trump und China: Wohin steuert die US-Politik?
Switzerland· 2025-07-21
Lisa Curtis, director of the Indo-Pacific security program at the Center for a New American Security, remarked on Pakistan's increased reliance on Chinese equipment.
Armele-vedetă în încleștarea dintre India și Pakistan. Primul război al dronelor între două națiuni nucleare
Romania· 2025-05-10
Lisa Curtis is the Director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) in Washington DC.
J-10, Naga Ganas dengan Penopang Dashyat
Indonesia· 2025-05-09
Lisa Curtis, who was a senior official on the National Security Council in Trump’s first term and serves as board chair of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, said that closing the service 'will actually help our adversaries'.
China, Russia poised to fill gap as Trump axes US-funded media - World
Pakistan· 2025-03-19
Lisa Curtis, who chairs the board of Radio Free Europe, wrote on LinkedIn that 'our pro bono legal team is prepared to take all necessary steps to ensure that RFE/RL continues its Congressionally authorized mission.'
Defying Trump, several US-funded international broadcasters are still reporting the news
United States· 2025-03-18
Lisa Curtis, the National Security Council director on South Asia during Trump’s first term, said Modi 'has prepared for this, and he is seeking to preempt Trump’s anger'.
India’s Modi seeks to boost Trump bromance on key US visit - WorldPakistan· 2025-02-13
Lisa Curtis comments on Modi's awareness of Trump's anger and his efforts to mitigate it.
ট্রাম্পের সঙ্গে ‘ব্রোমান্স’ ফেরানোর চেষ্টায় মোদি
Bangladesh· 2025-02-13