What Must America Defend? The Future of American Statecraft | 2026 Global Security Forum

Moderated by Jennifer Griffin, Chief National Security Correspondent, Fox News, this panel will convene Paul Ryan, Former Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, and Vincent J. Viola, Founder & Chairman Emeritus, Virtu Financial. They will discuss what, ultimately, must America defend in a more contested world: its economic dynamism, technological edge, and leadership of the international order? Beyond the battlefield, this conversation explores the foundations of enduring U.S. power. To view the full forum, please visit: 2026 Global Security Forum, America at 250: A Defining Moment for American Statecraft and Military Power | CSIS Events. This event is made possible by the generous support of Leonardo DRS. --------------------------------------------- A nonpartisan institution, CSIS is the top national security think tank in the world. Visit https://www.csis.org to find more of our work as we bring bipartisan solutions to the world's greatest challenges. Want to see more videos and virtual events? Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications: https://cs.is/2dCfTve Follow CSIS on: • Twitter:   / csis   • Facebook:   / csis.org   • Instagram:   / csis