Ashley J. Tellis: Indian-Origin Defense Strategist Charged with Unlawful Retention of Classified Information

Oct 15, 2025 10:55 am CST

Former National Security Council member and renowned foreign policy scholar Ashley J. Tellis faces serious charges for allegedly retaining classified defense information. The 64-year-old Indian-origin strategist from the Carnegie Endowment could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted, as investigators also examine his reported meetings with Chinese officials.