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Archives: International Relations / Articles
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The Trump-Xi Summit: Much at Stake at a Time of Geopolitical Upheaval
Originally scheduled for March, a Summit between Presidents Donald J. Trump and Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) takes place in Beijing this week on May 14-15.
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ALEC Policy Champions Strengthen Protections Against Antisemitism in Missouri Schools
We are honored to recognize ALEC’s latest Policy Champions, Missouri Rep. George Hruza and Missouri Sen. Curtis Trent, for their leadership in advancing HB2061, legislation that establishes a clear…
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China Accelerates Intimidation Tactics against Taiwan
Earlier this month, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te was scheduled to travel to Eswatini in southern Africa, one of the 12 remaining countries that still officially recognize Taiwan – a…
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ALEC Policy Champions Combat Antisemitism in Wisconsin
We are proud to congratulate ALEC’s newest Policy Champions: Wisconsin Assemblyman Ron Tusler and Wisconsin Sen. Rob Hutton, sponsors of AB 446 and SB 445. This legislation adopts the International…
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China, Russia and Ukraine: An Overlooked Moment at the Munich Security Conference
In an interview at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) last month, MSC Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger asked Wang Yi, the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) Minister of Foreign Affairs, “What…
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Secretary Rubio at the Munich Security Conference: A Message of Reassurance about the Transatlantic Alliance
On Saturday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered his keynote address at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) to widespread acclaim. In his remarks, Sec. Rubio, one of…
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The Intersection of the Olympics, Taiwan and UN General Assembly Resolution 2758
Few events stir national pride more than the medal ceremony at the Olympics, as the American flag is raised and the Star-Spangled Banner resounds to honor our athletes bringing home…
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Empowering Venezuela to Chart a Path Forward
It has been a month since the U.S. Army’s Delta Force, in an awesome display of military competence and power projection, captured Venezuelan despot Nicolás Maduro and his wife. (The…
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American Soft Power Benefits the United States and Our Global Partners
Last month, I had the privilege of presenting to a group of Southeast Asian political and policy leaders visiting the U.S. as part of a delegation from the American…
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Belarus Flexes Its Diplomatic and Strategic Muscles after Another Sham Election
Belarus’ longtime authoritarian ruler Alexander Lukashenko was in his element at this week’s Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China where he met with Xi Jinping who described the…
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Bring the Youngest Victims Home in Russia’s War against Ukraine
In advance of President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, last week, First Lady Melania Trump penned a letter to the Russian leader urging him…
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State Leaders Target Labor Trafficking
Rapid industry growth is usually good news for America—except when it isn’t. Each year, an estimated $236 billion is generated globally from human trafficking, with $64 billion resulting…
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Identifying Bad Actors in Our Supply Chains: An ALEC Women’s Leadership Episode
Last month, as part of ALEC’s Women’s Leadership series, Brooklyn Roberts and I spoke with national security expert Dr. Meg Reiss…
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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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ALEC Policy Champions in West Virginia Support Taiwan Participation in International Institutions
It is a profound honor to congratulate ALEC’s latest Policy Champions, ALEC 2025 National Chair West Virginia Senator Patricia Rucker and West Virginia Assistant Majority Whip Bill Ridenour, for…
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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…