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Less than a week after American bombers struck three nuclear weapons facilities in Iran, the latest edition of The Ripon Forum examines what the United States means to the free world with a series of essays about the importance of U.S. leadership and why this leadership will be critical to keeping the world peaceful.
What America Means to the Free World
The world would be a much different place if the Nazis or Soviets had prevailed. Instead, we have a world characterized by American ideals: ordered liberty within and among nations.
In the Face of Authoritarianism, the United States Must Lead
As authoritarian regimes grow more aggressive across the globe, the U.S. must stand with the world’s strongest coalition of democratic nations to confront these threats.
In this moment of international conflict, the U.S. has a choice – to lead or retreat. In stark contrast to our former president, President Trump has chosen to lead.
Peace, Prosperity, and the Importance of U.S. Leadership
America’s global leadership has not only made our nation more prosperous and secure, but has led to decades of goodwill with nearly every developed country in the world.
The People’s Republic of China now presents an acute threat to international peace and security. The U.S. is the only nation which has the capability and the resources to prevent PRC dominion.
U.S. Spending on Hard and Soft Power
At the same time the Trump Administration is proposing a large increase military spending, it has proposed draconian cuts to the international affairs budget.
Modernizing America’s Nuclear Arsenal
At a time when America’s adversaries are expanding and modernizing their nuclear arsenals, the U.S. must accelerate efforts to do the same to make sure our nation does not fall behind.
Can Donald Trump Rebalance the Transatlantic Relationship?
At the NATO summit in the Hague, the President has a historic opportunity to shift the burden of conventional defense in Europe onto European shoulders.
Debate
Should the U.S. Rejoin the World Health Organization? Yes…
In an increasingly politically polarized world, it is critical that U.S. strategic decisions are based on objective assessments of risks and benefits.
Debate
Should the U.S. Rejoin the World Health Organization? No…
To the consternation of the international health community, President Donald Trump withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO) on the very first day of his second term.
Ripon Profile of Ashley Hinson
Ashley Hinson reflects on why she ran for office, and what drives her in her job today.
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In this Edition
Less than a week after American bombers struck three nuclear weapons facilities in Iran, the latest edition of The Ripon Forum examines what the United States means to the free world with a series of essays about the importance of U.S. leadership and why this leadership will be critical to keeping the world peaceful.
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What America Means to the Free World
The world would be a much different place if the Nazis or Soviets had prevailed. Instead, we have a world characterized by American ideals: ordered liberty within and among nations.
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In the Face of Authoritarianism, the United States Must Lead
As authoritarian regimes grow more aggressive across the globe, the U.S. must stand with the world’s strongest coalition of democratic nations to confront these threats.
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America’s Role Abroad
In this moment of international conflict, the U.S. has a choice – to lead or retreat. In stark contrast to our former president, President Trump has chosen to lead.
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Peace, Prosperity, and the Importance of U.S. Leadership
America’s global leadership has not only made our nation more prosperous and secure, but has led to decades of goodwill with nearly every developed country in the world.
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Ending the Strategic Holiday
The People’s Republic of China now presents an acute threat to international peace and security. The U.S. is the only nation which has the capability and the resources to prevent PRC dominion.
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U.S. Spending on Hard and Soft Power
At the same time the Trump Administration is proposing a large increase military spending, it has proposed draconian cuts to the international affairs budget.
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Modernizing America’s Nuclear Arsenal
At a time when America’s adversaries are expanding and modernizing their nuclear arsenals, the U.S. must accelerate efforts to do the same to make sure our nation does not fall behind.
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Can Donald Trump Rebalance the Transatlantic Relationship?
At the NATO summit in the Hague, the President has a historic opportunity to shift the burden of conventional defense in Europe onto European shoulders.
-
Should the U.S. Rejoin the World Health Organization? Yes…
In an increasingly politically polarized world, it is critical that U.S. strategic decisions are based on objective assessments of risks and benefits.
-
Should the U.S. Rejoin the World Health Organization? No…
To the consternation of the international health community, President Donald Trump withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO) on the very first day of his second term.
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Ripon Profile of Ashley Hinson
Ashley Hinson reflects on why she ran for office, and what drives her in her job today.
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