To effectively counter economic competition, global security threats, and assaults on the rules-based global order from authoritarian nations, democratic allies must work together as never before and push the adoption and integration of two core strategies: building stronger domestic economies — through investments in people, innovation and infrastructure; and doing so through allyshoring (expanded trade, co-production and supply chain relations with countries that share our values and interest in strengthening the rules based international order). Mr. Austin will discuss how the US and allied nations—with President Trump back in office– can check authoritarians and continue to forge allied economic strength and collective security.
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Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program provides background information and policy options for the most critical issues facing America each year and serves as the starting place for dialogue and discussion within the community. The eight topics are selected by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA) each year.
