Isaac Stone Fish

A leading authority on Asia and geopolitical risk, Isaac Stone Fish is widely recognized for his deep insights into the evolving dynamics between the U.S. and China.

As Founder and CEO of a business intelligence firm, Stone equips C-suite executives and organizations with strategic analysis, due diligence, and risk assessments to navigate China’s global influence. 

In his timely and up-to-the-moment presentations, Stone provides audiences with a critical examination of the evolving geopolitical and national security environment—particularly in the context of the current Trump administration—including informed perspectives on its latest tariff proposals. His analysis is continually updated to reflect developments as they unfold, situating them within broader debates on trade policy, economic nationalism, and global supply chains.

A fluent Mandarin speaker and former Beijing correspondent for Newsweek, Stone has spent years living in China and has visited every region in the country.

He is the bestselling author of America Second: How America’s Elites are Making China Stronger, a columnist at Barron’s, a contributor to CBS News, and an adjunct at NYU’s Center for Global Affairs. He also serves as a visiting fellow at the Atlantic Council and a senior advisor to the Korea Society. His commentary frequently appears in major outlets including CNN, NPR, Bloomberg, The New York Times, and The Guardian.