What Must America Defend? The Future of American Statecraft | 2026 Global Security Forum
June 30, 2026 • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT
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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.
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This event is made possible by the generous support of Leonardo DRS.
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- Caroline Covey
- Program Coordinator and Research Assistant, Project on Nuclear Issues
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Vincent J. Viola
Founder & Chairman Emeritus, Virtu Financial
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Jennifer Griffin
Chief National Security Correspondent, Fox News