Category: International Relations
Category: International Relations
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Karla Jones Testimony on Addressing Maryland Security Vulnerabilities
Karla Jones, ALEC Vice President of the Center for International Freedom, recently testified before the Maryland Budget and Taxation Committee explaining the impact of…
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Seven Things You Can’t Say about China: Insights from US Senator Tom Cotton
The Hudson Institute recently hosted US Senator Tom Cotton (AR) for a discussion on his book Seven Things You Can’t Say about China. The event focused on the Chinese Communist…
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Germany’s Political Shift: An ALEC Women’s Leadership Episode
Arlington, VA – Germany’s recent election drew an 82% voter turnout – a number unheard of here in the States. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) sister…
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Karla Jones Testimony on Maryland’s Security Needs
Last month Karla Jones, ALEC Vice President for the Center for International Freedom, testified before the Maryland House Health and Government Operations Committee explaining…
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The German Elections: German Efficiency in Action
I had the privilege of observing the German Federal Election on Sunday, February 23, with a delegation of interested Americans assembled by the Hanns Seidel Stiftung, a think tank…
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Russian Interference Shatters Georgia’s EU Aspirations: Western Resolve Can Put the Pieces Together Again
During the final weekend of October, as North Korean troops marched into Russia to expel Ukrainian forces from Kursk, Vladimir Putin celebrated another strategic victory: …
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How the CCP Is Using a UN Resolution to Isolate Taiwan: Karla Jones on NTD News
Washington, DC – On the heels of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) announcing a new model policy that condemns the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) attempts to isolate…
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Moldova Takes a Big Step toward Joining the West
The invasion of Ukraine forced the countries in Russia’s near abroad to reevaluate their security recognizing that Putin’s imperial ambitions could threaten their national sovereignty. Moldova, strategically placed between Romania…
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ALEC Congratulates Taiwan on the 113th Double Ten Day
ALEC congratulates President Lai Ching-te, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan’s Ambassador to the United States Alexander Ta-ray Yui, and the Taiwanese people on the 113th National Day of the Republic…
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Standing Stronger with Israel a Year After the October 7 Attacks
Arlington, VA – Today ALEC solemnly marks the first anniversary of the savage October 7 Hamas attack that resulted in more Jews killed in a single day than at any time…
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One Year Later, ALEC Support for Israel Grows Stronger
Much has changed as we solemnly mark the first anniversary of the savage October 7 Hamas attack. That attack resulted in more Jews killed in a single day than at…
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US Businesses Win When America Writes the Global Digital Rules: Karla Jones & Jake Morabito in The Center Square
ALEC Federalism and International Relations Senior Task Force Director Karla Jones and ALEC Communications and Technology Task Force Director Jake Morabito co-authored an op-ed…
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Taiwan Must Be Included in the International Community: Karla Jones in the Central News Agency
During the ALEC delegation’s recent visit to Taiwan, International Relations Senior Director Karla Jones spoke with the Central News Agency on the need to clarify Taiwan’s position in…
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Leaders Call for Continued Support for Israel at 51st ALEC Annual Meeting
During the ALEC 51st Annual Meeting in Denver, speakers highlighted the work by ALEC and other groups supporting Israel and Jewish Americans across the United States. The discussion, led by…
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Taiwan Welcomes Delegations from ALEC: Taiwan Today
A delegation of ALEC leaders, including CEO Lisa B. Nelson, Senior Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force Karla Jones, and West…
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More U.S. Engagement Needed to Challenge the Belt and Road Initiative in Latin America
China’s substantial and growing engagement in Latin America since the beginning of the 21st century presents both economic and political concerns for the United States. Through the Belt…
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How Taiwan Conquered U.S. Politics and Showed Europe How It’s Done: Karla Jones in Politico
ALEC International Relations & Federalism Senior Task Force Director Karla Jones was quoted in a Politico article by Alexander Burns highlighting the strong relationship…
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Lost Children of Ukraine: An ALEC Women’s Leadership Episode
Since Russia’s assault on Ukraine in February 2022, tens of thousands of Ukrainian children have been forcibly abducted and taken to Russia and nearby countries friendly to Russia, such as…
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Ukraine’s Fight for Democracy: An ALEC Women’s Leadership Episode
As part of ALEC’s Women Leadership Series, ALEC Federalism & International Relations Task Force Senior Director Karla Jones and ALEC Health & Human Services Task Force Senior…
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State Leaders Renew Demand for Israeli Support Following Iranian Attack
Arlington, VA – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) urged President Biden to call on university presidents and community leaders to quell the pro-Hamas rallies and ensure the safety…