Financial Access in a Growing World

Can the U.S. Keep China from Disrupting U.S. Ocean Shipping?

Advancing Both National Security and Economic Diplomacy in the Developing World

The strategic competition between the US and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is multifaceted. Actions taken to achieve a policy goal in one arena can have disadvantages relative to other strategic priorities. This is the dilemma the US faces as it increases tariffs and restricts trade and outward investment to bolster economic and national […]

A Stronger DFC for a Freer, More Open World

The Trump administration’s recently released proposal to reauthorize and expand the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) reflects many of the recommendations we advanced last year at the Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition (WISC) on how to activate American investment overseas for a freer, more open world. We commend the administration for moving decisively in […]

America’s Maritime Blind Spot: How China is Gaining the Upper Hand on the High Seas

Book Review: “Build: Investing in America’s Infrastructure” by Sadek Wahba

In his new book, Dr. Sadek Wahba, Chair of the WISC Steering Committee and Wilson Center Global Advisory Council Member, writes about the urgent need for the US to adopt new approaches to infrastructure investment, particularly by utilizing public-private partnerships. Through his extensive experience in infrastructure investment management, including positions at the World Bank, Morgan […]

How Can the Economic System Drive Decarbonization?

How can we engineer an economic system that produces net-zero emissions at a global level by incentivizing freely made decisions that lead towards that goal? A system where companies would compete to offer lower emissions products and services up and down the value chain with ultimate decisions being made by the end-consumer based on clearly […]