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Robert C. O’Brien

Robert C. O’Brien

Robert C. O’Brien is the co-founder and chairman of American Global Strategies LLC. He was the 27th United States National Security Advisor from 2019-2021 and serves on the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board (PIAB) in President Donald Trump’s second term. Through AGS, he advises corporations on understand how government policy, geopolitical developments, and national security priorities shape business decisions, advising executive leadership facing regulatory complexity, global market exposure, and policy shifts across the United States and key international markets.

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Robert C. O’Brien for The National Interest: How Donald Trump Can Fix US Biodefense

February 9, 2026/in National Security, Robert C. O'Brien Op Eds/by Robert C. O’Brien

The Biden administration left the United States underprepared for biological weapon attacks. The United States will host three of the world’s most consequential global events over the next two years—the World Cup, America 250, and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Through these gatherings, President Donald Trump will showcase our nation’s strength, unity, and […]

Robert C. O’Brien for The National Interest: How the Private Sector Can Enable Nuclear Resilience

January 20, 2026/in Defense, Robert C. O'Brien Op Eds/by Robert C. O’Brien

How the Private Sector Can Enable Nuclear Resilience Developing nuclear fusion and modernizing the US nuclear arsenal will require substantial collaboration with the private enterprise. President Donald Trump’s announcement of the possibility of resumed nuclear testing highlights the importance of maintaining the readiness and credibility of the US nuclear deterrent. The world is more dangerous […]

Robert C. O’Brien for The National Interest: How Donald Trump Is Reviving the Coast Guard

December 3, 2025/in Defense, National Security, Robert C. O'Brien Op Eds/by Robert C. O’Brien

How Donald Trump Is Reviving the Coast Guard The Coast Guard is experiencing an unprecedented and much-needed boost, with expanded reach in the Arctic and Indo-Pacific. The Coast Guard is a vital, yet underappreciated component of US national security. Our country’s prosperity and economic security hinge on a robust maritime presence that can protect Americans at sea, […]

Robert C. O’Brien for The National Interest: America Cannot Surrender Its AI Dominance

August 19, 2025/in Artificial Intelligence, Robert C. O'Brien Op Eds/by Robert C. O’Brien

America Cannot Surrender Its AI Dominance January 7, 2025 By: Robert C. O’Brien The twenty-first century will be defined by the great power competition between the United States and China. The winner of that competition will likely be the nation that dominates the tech sector. During his first term, President Donald Trump defeated Communist China’s effort […]

Robert C. O’Brien for The National Interest: Trump is Building American AI Dominance. Tariffs Threaten to Destroy It

August 7, 2025/in Robert C. O'Brien, Technology Op Eds/by Robert C. O’Brien

Trump is Building American AI Dominance. Tariffs Threaten to Destroy It | Opinion President Donald Trump has positioned the United States to lead in the global AI race, championing a vision that promises to reshape our economy, national security, and technological future. Last month, the president declared “we’re leading” in AI, and announced over $90 billion […]

Robert C. O’Brien for National Security Journal: Delaying the Navy’s F/A-XX Fighter Would Be a Big Mistake

June 27, 2025/in Defense, Robert C. O'Brien Op Eds/by Robert C. O’Brien

Delaying the Navy’s F/A-XX Fighter Would Be a Big Mistake Unrivaled air superiority is a vital part of American military power. In many cases, it is inseparable from victory in a conflict. Our adversaries know this fact, which is why developing and fielding sixth generation aircraft has become both a symbolic and a tangible measure […]

Robert C. O’Brien for The National Interest: How Donald Trump Can Sideline Chinese Tech

June 17, 2025/in Robert C. O'Brien, Technology Op Eds/by Robert C. O’Brien

President Trump’s Bilateral Dealmaking Can Sideline Chinese Tech The Trump administration’s tailored and targeted tariff strategy can block Beijing’s ambition to dominate high-tech industries. The rush to do trade deals with the United States following Liberation Day demonstrates once again that President Donald Trump is the ultimate dealmaker. His personal relationships with world leaders have […]

Robert C. O’Brien and Alexander B. Gray for The Washington Times: Now is the time to get the National Security Council right

May 15, 2025/in National Security, Robert C. O'Brien Op Eds/by Robert C. O’Brien

Now is the time to get the National Security Council right OPINION:After the 100-day mark of President Trump’s second presidential term, he is confronted with a challenge that has frustrated many of his predecessors: how to structure the National Security Council staff to ensure the success of his foreign and national security policy agenda. The […]

Robert C. O’Brien for RealClearEnergy: We Need an Energy Policy That Promotes Our National Security

August 12, 2024/in National Security, Robert C. O'Brien Op Eds/by Robert C. O’Brien

https://www.realclearenergy.org/articles/2024/07/15/we_need_an_energy_policy_that_promotes_our_national_security_1044235.html

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