Countering China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Africa: A Policy Framework for American Strategic Engagement
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Countering China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Africa: A Policy Framework for American Strategic Engagement

The Big Picture China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has become the most significant economic and geopolitical force in Africa over the past two decades. Through massive infrastructure investments, debt-trap…

Decoupling America from European Security: A Strategy for a Strong Europe Without U.S. Subsidization
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Decoupling America from European Security: A Strategy for a Strong Europe Without U.S. Subsidization

The Big Picture For decades, American taxpayers have subsidized Europe’s security, allowing European nations to free-ride on U.S. military protection while underinvesting in their own defense. Since the founding of…

A Nation Without Borders Is No Nation at All: Why America Must Militarize the Southern Border
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A Nation Without Borders Is No Nation at All: Why America Must Militarize the Southern Border

For decades, the United States has been paralyzed by inaction and empty rhetoric when it comes to securing its southern border. While politicians in Washington debate the merits of “comprehensive…

Canada’s Shift Towards Authoritarianism: How America Should Address Trudeau’s Assault on Civil Liberties
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Canada’s Shift Towards Authoritarianism: How America Should Address Trudeau’s Assault on Civil Liberties

The Big Picture Once regarded as a model of Western democracy, Canada has undergone a significant shift toward authoritarian governance under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Through the expansion of state…