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The Future of Transatlantic Relations
The Future of Transatlantic Relations

ALI convened with policymakers, diplomats, and business leaders at the residence of Dutch Ambassador Birgitta Tazelaar in Washington, DC to discuss the Future of Transatlantic Relations.

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American Resilience in a Fragmented World
American Resilience in a Fragmented World

ALI hosted a robust conversation on Capitol Hill with Sen. Andy Kim. Sen. Kim outlined a forward-looking vision for U.S. leadership in a rapidly changing world.

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ALI Hosts 4th Annual Summit and Revitalize America Launch
ALI Hosts 4th Annual Summit and Revitalize America Launch

ALI convened a high-level group of policymakers and experts for its fourth Summit, officially launching its Revitalize America project.

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Short AGOA Extension Is Bad for Africa, Bad for the Middle Class, and a Gift to Beijing
Short AGOA Extension Is Bad for Africa, Bad for the Middle Class, and a Gift to Beijing

Africa is the fastest growing continent with the youngest population—critical resources in a world with an aging population and slowing growth. When the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) was first enacted in 2000, it provided for duty-free access for most sub-Saharan exports to the United States for 15 years. It was extended in 2015 for 10 years, and after a brief lapse, AGOA was renewed in February 2026[1] for 11 months through the end of the year.

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New Russia Sanctions, Unbridled Tariff Authority, and Questionable Results
New Russia Sanctions, Unbridled Tariff Authority, and Questionable Results

Historically, Russia sanctions bills in the U.S. Congress have been bipartisan, popular, and quick to garner easy – indeed, overwhelming - approval almost as soon as Washington begins buzzing about them. You blink, and suddenly Congress has codified sanctions against Russia.

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A Checklist for Reasserting U.S. Technological and AI Leadership
A Checklist for Reasserting U.S. Technological and AI Leadership

For decades, America’s R&D ecosystem and universities were the best in the world, attracting top students, researchers, and innovators from every corner of the globe and fueling its technology leadership. The Administration has steadily eroded these advantages, first by slashing funding for R&D, education (especially universities), and domestic semiconductor and battery manufacturing, and second by imposing restrictions on high-skilled immigration and international students.

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Advance Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth

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Pursue New Trade and Industrial Policy Paradigms

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Meet the China Challenge

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Promote Democracy, Human Rights and Rule of Law

 
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