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America’s Maritime Blind Spot: How China is Gaining the Upper Hand on the High Seas
America’s Maritime Blind Spot: How China is Gaining the Upper Hand on the High Seas
For decades, the US has taken the security of global sea lanes for granted, assuming that commercial and military shipping would always function smoothly. But while America remained complacent, China methodically expanded its maritime dominance, ensuring the steady flow of its own cargo while developing the capability to disrupt American supply chains at will. Chinese […]
Learn MoreStrategic Competition in the Second Trump Administration
Strategic Competition in the Second Trump Administration
The strategic competition between the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) emerged prominently during Donald Trump’s first administration. Policies such as tariffs and trade restrictions, initially implemented under Trump, were subsequently maintained and expanded under Joe Biden’s administration. Now, as the makeup of the second Trump Administration takes shape and following the […]
Learn MoreFormer Congressman Analyzes Balloon Threat to US-China Relationship
Former Congressman Analyzes Balloon Threat to US-China Relationship
Learn MoreCanada to host G7 summit in shadow of global crises
Canada to host G7 summit in shadow of global crises
Learn MoreA Strategic Vision for US AI Leadership: Supporting Security, Innovation, Democracy and Global Prosperity
A Strategic Vision for US AI Leadership: Supporting Security, Innovation, Democracy and Global Prosperity
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than a technological breakthrough—it is a transformative force shaping the future economy, security landscape, global power dynamics, and daily life. The US, along with its international allies and private sector leaders, must navigate a pivotal moment where their choices will determine whether AI advances democracy and human progress or […]
Learn MoreInfrastructure That Binds and Builds Power
Infrastructure defines power—linking allies, securing chokepoints, and enabling the flow of goods, energy, and data. The goal: systems that empower, not entrap.
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- Strategic Finance Tools
- Mobility and Trade Infrastructure
- Strategic Inputs Infrastructure
- Secure Digital Infrastructure
- Empowering Energy Infrastructure
Enhancing Resilience and Expanding Reach
Resilience must be realistic. Targeted production, diversified sourcing, and trade expansion reduce vulnerability while sustaining innovation and competitiveness.
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- Industrial Renewal and Strategic Production
- Resilient Sourcing and Input Security
- Blunting Authoritarian Market Distortion
- Trade Expansion
- Information and Software Integrity
Securing Democratic Digital Dominance
Digital leadership is decisive. Democracies must lead in semiconductors, AI, networks, and space to ensure secure, open, and values-based systems prevail.
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- Innovation Ecosystem Development
- Semiconductor Leadership
- Trusted AI and Cloud Infrastructure
- Open and Secure Networks
- Space and Quantum
Modernizing Alliances for Mutual Advantage
To compete at scale and speed, alliances must modernize—aligning across defense, trade, digital rules, and infrastructure to convert shared values into shared strength.
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- Modern Alliance Architecture
- Rules, Interoperability, and Norms
- Coordinated Supply Chains and Industrial Policy
- Aligned Infrastructure Finance
- Defense Industrial Integration
Rajeev Dehejia
Faculty Co-Director
"To advance prosperity for all we need to connect rigorous development research with the systems that shape it—economics, governance, technology, and infrastructure."
Sadek Wahba
Chair of WISC GAC, DRI Senior Fellow
"Infrastructure is no longer just an economic issue—it's central to freedom, resilience, and strategic alignment. DRI with WISC ensures we think holistically and act decisively."
Mark Kennedy
Director, Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition
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