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What’s Next for Taiwan Following Its Election: Karla Jones in The Epoch Times
Karla Jones, Federalism and International Relations Senior Task Force Director, was featured in The Epoch Times commenting on the recent election in Taiwan. “I…
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In a Year of Pivotal Elections, Taiwan’s is One of the Most Consequential
More than 50 democracies are holding elections in 2024. Bangladeshis have already elected a new Prime Minister; the UK is likely to follow suit later in the year; and,…
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ALEC Travels to Iraq: Karla Jones Presents on Federalism at Middle East Peace and Security Forum
In November, I was honored to be invited to present on a workshop panel to examine strategies that the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) could employ to strengthen federalism. Held in…
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Nothing Can Justify the Savage Attack on Israel: Karla Jones on The Marc Cox Morning Show (St. Louis)
Karla Jones, Federalism and International Relations Senior Task Force Director, was on with host Marc Cox of 97.1 FM Talk of St. Louis, Missouri…
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New ALEC Model Resolution Affirms Support for Israel and Condemns Hamas’ Savage Attack
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) stands with Israel and roundly condemns Hamas’ unprovoked and lethal assault on innocent Israeli civilians – children, women and men. This “act…
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Florida Stands with Israel: Florida Speaker Designate Daniel Perez on The Hugh Hewitt Show
Florida Speaker Designate and ALEC National Chair Daniel Perez spoke with host Hugh Hewitt on The Hugh Hewitt Show this week to discuss the…
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The Belt and Road Initiative: China’s Strategy to Bring Nations around the World into its Orbit
Launched in 2013 by China’s President Xi Jinping, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a highly ambitious, international infrastructure program that currently involves more than 150 countries on…
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The Ukraine War from a European Perspective: Karla Jones Speaks with Amb. Marek Magierowski
ALEC Federalism, Homeland Security & International Relations Task Force Senior Director Karla Jones sat down with His Excellency Marek Magierowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to…
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America’s Continuing Baby Formula Crisis
As we closed out Women’s History Month, ALEC Senior Task Force Director Karla Jones sat down with one of the nation’s foremost experts on international trade, Gabriella Beaumont‐Smith of the…
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Preventing Moldova from Becoming Russia’s Next Victim
Late last month, Vladimir Putin unilaterally revoked an agreement recognizing Moldovan sovereignty. Many international observers interpreted this as a sign that the Russian President may be planning an invasion…
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One Year after the Taliban Takeover Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
US and NATO forces withdrew from Afghanistan one year ago this month igniting a series of complex humanitarian crises. Since seizing control of the government on August 15, 2021, the…
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Speaker Pelosi’s Visit to Taipei Telegraphs Congressional Support for Taiwan’s Sovereignty
By Karla Jones, Senior Task Force Director, Task Force on International Relations and Federalism After days of speculation, Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed at Songshan Airport in Taipei on Tuesday –…
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Intellectual Property Fuels Our Innovation Economy and Should Not Be Frivolously Surrendered
At the June 12-15 World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Summit, the Biden Administration is poised to give away one of our nation’s most valuable assets – the intellectual property (IP)…
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: A Hopeful Message from Taiwan’s Ambassador Bi-khim Hsiao
March is Women’s History Month and to commemorate it, ALEC is sharing messages from a handful of the female leaders who are our members and our friends. This year’s theme…
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The Crisis in Ukraine Has Major Implications for the Agricultural Sector and Global Food Security
As Russia’s attacks on Ukraine escalate in Europe’s breadbasket, global food and agriculture markets are increasingly strained, exacerbating worldwide food insecurity – especially in the Middle East and northern Africa.
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ALEC Statement on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) condemns Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and stands in solidarity with the government and citizens of that proud and courageous state. Ukraine is a…