Kelly Grieco

Kelly Grieco, a senior fellow at the Stimson Center specializing in military strategy, discusses the recent military parade in Beijing and China's advancing air force capabilities. She delves into the significance of new 6th generation fighter jets and the ongoing competition with the U.S. for air supremacy. The conversation also touches on how conflicts like India-Pakistan provide insights into military hardware performance, the challenges of military procurement, and the dynamics of global defense contracts. It's a fascinating look at the complexities of modern aerial warfare.

In this discussion, guests Joshua Shifrinson, an expert on international security, and Kelly Grieco from the Stimson Center argue that Trump's provocative approach can ultimately strengthen alliances through tough love. In contrast, Liana Fix, a Fellow at the CFR, and foreign policy scholar Charles Kupchan emphasize that the unpredictability under Trump's leadership is eroding trust among allies, especially in Europe and Asia. They delve into concerns about American reliability, the implications of domestic politics on global commitments, and the potential rise of nuclear capabilities in allied nations.

Kelly Grieco, a Stimson Center senior fellow on U.S. defense and Indo-Pacific alliances. She discusses the 2026 National Defense Strategy’s priorities, its take on burden sharing with allies, tensions between homeland/Indo-Pacific focus and global strike needs, and the document’s ambiguity on China, Taiwan, and force design.