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Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition
The Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition works to shape conversations and inspire meaningful action to strengthen technology, trade, infrastructure, and energy as part of American economic and global leadership that benefits the nation and the world.
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Friends, Allies, and the Trade Dilemma
As economic competition heats up, partners are key to US success
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Succeeding in Strategic Competition is Today’s Imperative
History will judge today’s leaders harshly if they fail to push back against the trends of isolationism and protectionism to embrace the tried-and-true path of engagement that fuels our mutual prosperity and to strengthen the global order.
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Mark Kennedy
Director, Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition

Shihoko Goto
Director for Geoeconomics and Indo-Pacific Enterprise and Deputy Director, Asia Program

Duncan Wood
Vice President for Strategy & New Initiatives; Senior Advisor to the Mexico Institute

Read more from DuncanThe intimate connection between the geopolitical and economic challenges facing the United States has never been clearer. Only a coordinated approach between government, private sector and foreign allies will ensure that the U.S. meets these challenges successfully.
Keith Rockwell
Global Fellow

Areas of Focus
Infrastructure Finance
Bolstering infrastructure support and export promotion efforts to advance US technology, and secure critical minerals, digital infrastructure, ports, and submarine cables.
Trade and Commerce
Pursuing mutually beneficial trade opportunities to preserve economic and technological leadership alongside restrictions necessary for national security.
Shock-Free Energy Transition
Achieving the energy transition without sacrificing energy security.
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