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David Berteau
#78 - David Berteau


Director, international security program, CSIS
There’s little that involves defense strategy, budget or policy that Berteau hasn’t heard of, known of, or been a part of. Coveted for his judgment and experience that help him gauge where things stand politically, how they’re likely to unfold and the challenges to be faced along the way, the nonpartisan Berteau may be the best defense policy observer in Washington. Having served four administrations — both under Democrats and Republicans — and with 15 years in industry, Berteau has held positions overseeing weapons production, readiness, budget and policy. Consulted routinely by the Pentagon, Berteau has highlighted concerns about the health of the U.S. defense industrial base.

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