Center for Strategic & International Studies 3d ago

How can the United States marshal private capital and modernize investment authorities to strengthen national security, from advanced technologies and energy to critical minerals and resilient supply chains? Moderated by Corey Johnston, Executive Vice President, Strider Technologies, and former Chief Competition Officer, U.S. Department of State, this panel will convene the Hon. Ellen Lord, Former Under Secretary of Defense, Acquisition and Sustainment, U.S. Department of Defense, David Lorch, Director, Office of Strategic Capital, Department of War, Kirsten Bartok-Touw, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, New Vista Capital, and Mina Faltas, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Washington Harbour Partners LP. As strategic competition intensifies, this discussion explores how mobilizing capital and reshaping financial tools is becoming central to accelerating industrial capacity, expanding U.S. global influence, and countering China’s economic statecraft. 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: https://twitter.com/csis • Facebook: https://facebook.com/CSIS.org • Instagram: https://instagram.com/csis/