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A New Era for Rare Earths: The U.S. Should Make Long-Term Investments in Global Supply Chain Resilience

The Trump administration has focused on rare earth elements due to global dependence on China's supply, but should prioritize building relationships with other countries known to possess significant mineral deposits. Read more...

The Unseen Cost of Dismantling USAID: A Strategic Setback for U.S. Tech Leadership 

As the U.S. races to secure its leadership in AI, cybersecurity, and digital finance, it is simultaneously dismantling a key instrument of its global influence: USAID. More than a humanitarian agency, USAID has quietly shaped digital ecosystems and financial systems abroad to favor U.S. technology standards—an advantage that China is now poised to seize in its absence.Read more...

Recap: American Security Project Sponsors POLITICO Playbook: The First 100 Days

On January 14, 2025, American Security Project sponsored POLITICO Playbook: The First 100 Days, where Congressional leaders, policy experts, and top political power players joined top reporters from POLITICO's newsroom for a morning of candid conversations and exclusive insights into Donald Trump's second presidency. Read more...

Diversifying from Chinese Monopoly of REEs

Chinese dominance over the refinement of rare earth elements puts U.S. national security and economic interests at risk due to over-reliance. These materials are crucial to the production of magnets, batteries, and other products, all of which are used in the defense, energy, and technology sectors. The United States should prioritize diversification to avoid possible supply chain disruptions from political tensions.Read more...

Security Implications of Biden’s Liquified Natural Gas Pause: Real or Inflated?

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...

The Impact of American Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery on the Global Economy

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...

Event Recap: The Future of USMCA

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...