As the U.S. progresses with its fast-paced post-pandemic economic recovery agenda, it is vital that we continue to act not only in our best interests but recognize America's position as a global economic leader that has immense influence in shaping the world economy. Read more...

The American Security Project hosted a public event on the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Distinguished guests Eric Farnsworth and Ed Gerwin joined us for a panel discussion of the USMCA and the implications of free trade on national security. Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX), provided introductory remarks before the panel. ASP COO Andrew Holland moderated the discussion.Read more...

The current Sino-U.S. trade war and military aggression in the South China Sea paints an uncertain picture for future relations between the two countries. At the same time, Russia and China have increased the sale of advanced military technology, a collaboration unnerving to the U.S.Read more...

In addition to increased aggression, the Chinese government has built several man-made military bases on top of arcs of shallow reef islands populated by tropical marine life in the South China Sea. Considering that the world has a over 5 trillion dollars invested in trade flow in the South China Sea, an increased military escalation could cause the regional powers to enter into a conflict that could potentially cost more than they bargain for.Read more...

Amidst US economic sanctions on Iran, India may need to rapidly divert its interests from the Iranian oil market.Read more...

The damage caused by the recent wake of tariffs that the U.S. has imposed on its allies is putting America’s image in jeopardy, and contributing to an overall longer-term trend of declining image worldwide (in the most recent Anholt-GfK nation brand study, America’s rank dropped from 1st to 6th place). As such, the U.S. needs to carefully consider its nation branding strategy in order to prevent long-term damage to its diplomatic and trade relationsRead more...

The Mexican presidential elections took place Sunday, July 1st, and their great potential to alter both the US’ economic and energy relationships with Mexico has caused great concern amid talks of renegotiating NAFTA. Read more...

On May 15, the American Security Project hosted an event on the prospects of a trade war between the United States and China. The panel included Carolyn Bartholomew, Vice Chairman of the U.S. – China Economic and Security Review Commission, and Ivan Schlager, from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates and head of his firm’s CFIUS practice.Read more...

This fact sheet highlights the growing interconnections of the North American energy market and the opportunities that a modernized NAFTA presents to further increase energy security.Read more...

In June of 2016, the United Kingdom held a referendum on whether to leave the European Union; with an affirmative decision, the British government began the process of withdrawing. Several months later, on March 30, 2017, Britain formally triggered Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty to initiate the two-year exit process, setting them on track for automatic departure on March 29, 2019. With negotiations on how to separate currently in full swing, it is an interesting time to revisit some of the surrounding issues to examine what has changed and what has become more pressing.Read more...