Fred Fleitz

Fred Fleitz, president of the Center for Security Policy, served in 2018 as deputy assistant to the president and to the chief of staff of the National Security Council. He previously held national-security jobs with the CIA, the DIA, the Department of State, and the House Intelligence Committee staff.

Fred Fleitz is senior vice president for policy and programs with the Center for Security Policy, a Washington, DC national security think tank. He held U.S. government national security positions for 25 years with the CIA, DIA, and the House Intelligence Committee staff. Fleitz also served as Chief of Staff to John R. Bolton when he was Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security in the George W. Bush administration.
Fleitz specializes in the Iranian nuclear program, terrorism, and intelligence issues. He does frequent does frequent news media interviews, including on the Fox News Channel. Fleitz the author of Peacekeeping Fiascos of the 1990s: Causes, Solutions and U.S. Interests.

The Latest

National Security & Defense

Crucial Tasks for the Next Director of National Intelligence

By Fred Fleitz September 17, 2019

The White House should insist these steps be implemented as soon as possible regardless of who is heading the ODNI to keep our nation safe.

National Security & Defense

Understanding the Surge in Tensions with Iran

By Fred Fleitz May 9, 2019

Tehran's new threats are a sign that U.S. policy is working.

World

Nine Months Later, Trump’s Iran-Deal Withdrawal Is a Clear Success

By Fred Fleitz February 7, 2019

Europe is coming to acknowledge, and act on, the nuclear threat posed by Tehran.

National Security & Defense

It’s Time to End Unclassified Threat Briefings

By Fred Fleitz January 30, 2019

When the intelligence community publicizes its findings, it undermines the executive — and gives valuable information to our adversaries.

Politics & Policy

The ‘Trump Hid His Meetings with Putin’ Stories Begin to Unravel

By Fred Fleitz January 16, 2019

It is now clear that these stories were misleading, if not mostly false.

White House

Washington Post Distorts Bolton’s Statements on Trump’s Syria Policy

By Fred Fleitz January 7, 2019

The Washington Post mischaracterized John Bolton's statements, which were congruent with President Trump's adjusted Syria policy.

National Security & Defense

Why Did President Trump Really Extend the Iran Nuclear Deal Again?

By Fred Fleitz January 16, 2018

Trump’s decision to extend the Iran deal is disappointing, but there may be undisclosed reasons that suggest he'll withdraw from the agreement in the near future.