Daniel F. Runde

Senior Adviser (Non-resident), Office of the President
Daniel F. Runde

Daniel F. Runde is a senior adviser at BGR Group, DevTech Systems Inc., and Deloitte, as well as a non-resident senior adviser in the Office of the President at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). During 14 years at CSIS, he served as senior vice president, director of the Project on Prosperity and Development, William A. Schreyer Chair in Global Analysis, and acting director of the Americas Program (2020–2022). A champion of U.S. soft power in the developing world, Runde helped craft the BUILD Act, secure the Export-Import Bank’s 2018 reauthorization, design Prosper Africa, and advance U.S. leadership in multilateral institutions. He has advised the U.S. government, foreign ministries, international bodies, and Fortune 500 firms and has been decorated by the governments of Spain, Brazil, Ecuador, and Colombia. Previously, Runde held senior positions at USAID, the World Bank, Citibank Argentina, and Alex. Brown & Sons. He serves on the boards of the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund and Spirit of America and previously chaired USAID’s Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid (ACVFA) and EXIM’s Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee. A life member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a member of the Bretton Woods Committee, he has written for Forbes, The Hill, Foreign Policy, Newsmax, the National Interest, and the Jerusalem Strategic Tribune, hosted CSIS’s Building the Future podcast, and authored The American Imperative: Reclaiming Global Leadership through Soft Power (2022). Fluent in Spanish, he graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College and holds an MA in public policy from Harvard University.

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How to Successfully Merge USAID and the Department of State

An audio version of “How to Successfully Merge USAID and the Department of State,” a new commentary by CSIS's Daniel F. Runde. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — March 25, 2025

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Answering the Call: The Foreign Assistance Review

An audio version of “Answering the Call: The Foreign Assistance Review,” a new commentary by CSIS's Daniel F. Runde, Richard Crespin, and Thomas Bryja. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde, Richard Crespin, and Thomas Bryja — February 28, 2025

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Answering the Call: The Foreign Assistance Review

Criticism of U.S. foreign aid has led to a review by the Department of State. This paper provides sample metrics for consideration to ensure international assistance succeeds in making the United States “safer,” “stronger,” and “more prosperous."

Commentary by Daniel F. Runde, Richard Crespin, and Thomas Bryja — February 28, 2025

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The Clock Is Ticking on DFC Reauthorization

An audio version of “The Clock is Ticking on DFC Reauthorization,” a new commentary by CSIS's Daniel F. Runde. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — February 14, 2025

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The Clock Is Ticking on DFC Reauthorization

The Trump administration has shaken the international development establishment to its core. As part of this shift in foreign policy strategy, the DFC could play a more central role in advancing U.S. interests.

Commentary by Daniel F. Runde — February 14, 2025

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Is It Time for Another Supplemental for Ukraine?

An audio version of “Is It Time for Another Supplemental for Ukraine?” a new critical questions by CSIS's Daniel F. Runde and Elizabeth Hoffman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde and Elizabeth Hoffman — February 11, 2025

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Is It Time for Another Supplemental for Ukraine?

As the three-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine fast approaches, it is time to consider the impact that a sixth U.S. supplemental aid package for Ukraine could have on forging a lasting and mutually acceptable peace agreement.

Critical Questions by Daniel F. Runde and Elizabeth Hoffman — February 11, 2025

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The AGOA Ship Is Sinking: Congress Must Act Now to Save It

An audio version of “The AGOA Ship Is Sinking: Congress Must Act Now to Save It,” a new commentary by CSIS's Daniel F. Runde. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — December 20, 2024

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