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Archives: International Relations / Articles
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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…
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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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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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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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Defund UNRWA Permanently
This week, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) was one of the more than 70 organizations calling on the United States Congress to prohibit the use of US taxpayer…