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Carelessly Reducing the Size of the State Department is a Profound Mistake

The United States government appears to be determined to reduce its influence, competence, and effectiveness in global affairs—all while China is actively increasing its diplomatic budget. State Department personnel and diplomats gather the knowledge, build the relationships, and provide the advice necessary to extend American influence and gain leverage.Read more...

Fact Sheet – The U.S.-China Electric Vehicle Race

With electric vehicle (EV) sales rising around the world, China is cementing its lead in clean vehicle manufacturing, sales, and exports while the United States lags behind. If the U.S. does not act urgently to catch up to China and win the EV race, the economic and political consequences could threaten its entire auto industry and damage Washington's position in its strategic competition with Beijing.Read more...

After the U.S. Attack on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities, What Comes Next?

The full U.S. battle damage assessment is still forthcoming, and it will likely seek to find out what happened to the nuclear materials stored at the sites it attacked. If it determines those materials are still intact, and the negotiations are not fruitful, it’s conceivable that we will see a repeat of the past few weeks.Read more...

Briefing Note – U.S. LNG and International Security

U.S. LNG exports are a powerful geopolitical tool with the capacity to bolster strategic alliances, increase global engagement and influence, and restrict adversaries' opportunities for coercion. However, overreliance on LNG carries serious strategic risks and negative environmental impacts for the United States and its partners. Read more...

Briefing Note – U.S. Firms and China’s Data Regime

The People’s Republic of China forces all domestic and foreign companies to share their intellectual property, technology, and consumer data with the Chinese Communist Party. The United States must prevent American companies from selling U.S. consumer data in exchange for access to Chinese markets. Read more...