On November 1st, the United States and Republic of Korea signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Principles Concerning Nuclear Export and Cooperation, a provisional agreement to “promote the expansion of peaceful nuclear energy.” This agreement will facilitate research cooperation, which can tackle some of the largest issues in nuclear power, while simultaneously bolstering each countries’ economic security. Read more...
A struggling American semiconductor manufacturing sector poses a distinct threat to national security because of their importance in modern economies and militaries. Washington needs to move beyond grants and new facilities to bolster the U.S. semiconductor industry, as the industry faces problems far greater than simply a lack of capital investment. Read more...
Last week, 53 African leaders convened in Beijing for the ninth time since 2000 for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) where China and Africa embarked on a new level of strategic cooperation. Eswatini was absent due to their formal recognition of Taiwan in exchange for economic support. Like Taiwan, The U.S. should be willing to provide alternatives to China’s economic dominance and counter the rise of authoritarian forces in the region. Read more...
Increased accountability concerning the U.S. defense budget and greater oversight of defense contractors would increase national security.Read more...
The Microsoft-G42 deal seeks to bring Microsoft's AI and cloud-computing services to East Africa through the new $1 billion deal of building a Kenyan data center. Although this deal seems like a lucrative way for U.S. and UAE tech companies to lead in AI development, G42's questionable background poses a U.S. national security risk.Read more...
New economic developments between Russia and China in the Arctic seas brings into question whether the United States has lagged behind in similar areas. Although the United States continues to demonstrate military capability with Nordic allies, there are still areas to improve on to secure U.S. economic interests.Read more...
If Biden's LNG export strategy leaves non-FTA importers unable to meet their energy needs, states planning a natural gas transition may look elsewhere. However, new policy mechanisms may be in order if the Department of Energy finds that increased dependence on natural gas poses a risk for the U.S. and its allies. Read more...
America’s loss of influence in the region is a great blow to its counter-terrorism strategy and key mineral access. Renewing African trust and engagement will be a difficult diplomatic challenge requiring both creative traditional and public diplomacy, but it is clear that U.S. policy cannot continue in the same manner.Read more...
This month, Haiti erupted into unseen levels of violence as gangs exert near total control of the capital resulting in the resignation of the acting President Ariel Henry. With unprecedented violence gripping Haiti, it is time to examine the U.S. illicit export economy and its impact on the 5.5 million Haitians in need of humanitarian assistance. Read more...
India has remained strategically neutral on key geopolitical divides in the 21st century, prioritizing economic growth over great power alignment. Shifting global dynamics, including tighter sanctions on Russia and resurfacing conflicts in the Middle East, present a new opportunity for the United States to strengthen its strategic partnership with the world’s most populous democracy. Read more...
