360° View of Alliances: How They Benefit America—And How They Must Evolve

Alliances at the Crossroads By Mark R. Kennedy, Founding Director, Wahba Initiative for Strategic Competition Alliances are America’s most underappreciated strategic asset. They extend our reach, multiply our capabilities, and give our actions legitimacy. They deter adversaries not only through collective military strength, but also by weaving together economic, technological, diplomatic, and cultural ties that […]

America’s Private-Capital Advantage – How to Outcompete Chinese State Capitalism

Who Writes the Digital Rules, Wins the Future

Writing rules for the digital economy is a balancing act. Everyone agrees that to derive the maximum benefit from the digital economy requires keeping obstacles to trade to a minimum. Yet, there is also a consensus that questions of national security, consumer protection and competition are of crucial importance.  For political, economic and strategic reasons […]

360° View of How Southeast Asia Can Attract More FDI in Chips and AI

Outcompeting China Starts Here: How Southeast Asia Strengthens US Supply Chains and Global Influence By Hon. Mark Kennedy In the global competition for technological leadership and economic resilience, Southeast Asia is quickly emerging as a critical node. Anchored by countries like Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore, the region holds enormous promise for next-generation semiconductor and artificial […]

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 […]

Digital Trading and Market Platforms: Ghana Case Study

Digital Trading and Market Platforms: Ghana Case Study,” with Neza, K. and Orozco, A. in Madon T., Anderson R.J., Casaburi L., Lee K., Rezaee A., Gadgil A.J. (eds.), An Introduction to Development Engineering, Springer (2022).