The United States has the means to block adversaries from gaining an advantage in trade. However, it also needs a positive vision and toolkit for international commerce and investment.

The National Interest

July 23, 2026 | Angela Howard

China’s Expanding Presence in Kyrgyzstan Undermines Human Rights, U.S. Strategic Interests

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Experts

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CEFP Deputy Director

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Senior Fellow

Elaine K. Dezenski

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CEFP Research Fellow

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Daniel Swift

CEFP Senior Research Analyst

Juan C. Zarate

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The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. Is Ramping Up Economic Warfare. Its Enemies Aren’t Blinking.

June 20, 2026 | Max Meizlish, Elaine K. Dezenski

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EVENT: A Gameplan for American Economic Security

May 5, 2026 | 7:00

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