Calling the 'Balls and Strikes' fairly and Making Sense of What Matters

J.C. Lintzenich regularly provides expert analysis on national security, U.S. policy, intelligence, technology and international affairs through television, radio, print, podcasts, and public forums. The selections below highlight typical media appearances, interviews, published commentary and are not intended to be a comprehensive archive.

As a Visiting Senior Fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF), J.C. also contributes to GMF's mission of strengthening transatlantic cooperation through research, analysis, and public engagement. Unless expressly identified as official GMF publications, events, or products, the views and analysis presented in the media appearances and commentary below should not be construed as representing the official positions of the German Marshall Fund of the United States or any other affiliated organization.

For independent media interviews, speaking engagements, consulting, executive briefings, and advisory services, please contact Lintzenich Advisory through this website. For media inquiries or appearances involving J.C. in his capacity as a GMF Visiting Senior Fellow, please contact the German Marshall Fund Communications Office.

National Media Expertise

Trusted expert guest providing unbiased and nonpartisan commentary about global affairs, national security, intelligence, defense policy, and other critical issues. Through extended interviews and nationwide viewer call-in segments, provides independent analysis of political, technological, economic, and geopolitical developments, helping audiences understand their implications for U.S. foreign policy, allied security, and how the evolving international landscape effects them here at home.

National television appearances complement a broader commitment to public engagement, bringing decades of experience across the military, intelligence, executive branch, and Congress to discussions on national security, geopolitics, emerging technologies, and strategic leadership. The focus is on providing informed, independent analysis that helps audiences understand not only what is happening, but why it matters and what may come next.

Snydicated Media Commentary

Frequently called upon by national, international, and regional media to provide timely analysis of rapidly evolving national security and geopolitical developments. Media engagements demonstrate the ability to rapidly assess complex issues, communicate strategic insight, and explain the broader implications of evolving events. This same analytical approach supports organizations navigating uncertainty, evaluating risk, and making informed decisions in an increasingly interconnected global environment.

International Media

Provides analysis and commentary to international media audiences on U.S. foreign policy, national security, energy security, foreign investment, regional economic development, and the broader geopolitical dynamics shaping the relations between the U.S., Europe, and other key hotspots around the globe. By translating U.S. policy and strategic thinking for international audiences—and bringing allied and regional perspectives back into a U.S. context—these engagements provide a unique ability to bridge governments, cultures, and organizations. This same international perspective helps clients anticipate stakeholder priorities, navigate cross-border challenges, and make informed decisions in an increasingly interconnected global environment.

Print and Digital Outlets

Provides analysis to both U.S. and international media on defense policy, international security, U.S. alliances, sanctions, foreign military sales, deterrence, and broader geopolitical developments. Drawing connections between policy, politics, economics, and security, commentary helps leaders understand how government decisions shape strategic risk, international markets, and the operating environment for organizations.

Panel Participation

Regularly participates in panel discussions, executive forums, conferences, and moderated conversations for government, industry, academia, nonprofit, and civic audiences. Discussions span leadership, national security, geopolitics, defense, intelligence, Congress, transatlantic affairs, emerging technologies, organizational strategy, and decision-making in complex environments. These engagements foster meaningful dialogue across sectors, helping leaders examine complex challenges, consider diverse perspectives, and make more informed strategic decisions.

Thought Leadership Articles

Read J.C.’s latest analysis, perspectives, and insights, drawing on decades of experience bridging government, business, national security, and global affairs. These public articles offer a distinctive practitioner’s lens on complex issues, helping understand what is changing, why it matters, and where risks and opportunities may emerge. Lintzenich Advisory can also develop tailored research and analysis to help clients understand challenges from new perspectives and make better-informed strategic decisions.

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Calling the 'Balls and Strikes' fairly and Making Sense of What Matters

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