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Renew USMCA to Guard U.S. Economic Security
USMCA, the updated North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), is critical for U.S. economic security. It has resulted in $775 billion invested in the United States by Mexico and Canada, 55% more investment than before USMCA came into effect in 2020—despite COVID. USMCA makes North America an attractive cohesive market.
Margaret Cekuta
9 hours ago4 min read
Print, Fight, Repeat: How Additive Manufacturing Could Repair Military Logistics
The Pentagon doesn’t have a lethality problem. It has a logistics problem.
Security and Democracy Forum
Dec 8, 20253 min read
America's Rare Earth Gambit: A Strategic Imperative or Government Overreach?
In a move that signals both the urgency of America's supply chain vulnerabilities and the government's willingness to intervene in...
Security and Democracy Forum
Aug 11, 20256 min read
From Rust Belt to Asteroid Belt: How the RAVES Act Turns Abandoned Bases into Strategic Assets
Sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to realize it might be the solution to another sticky issue. Across rural America,...
Security and Democracy Forum
Aug 4, 20253 min read
Turning Valor into Voltage: Veterans and the Grid of Tomorrow
The VET Act is a refreshingly strategic approach. It doesn’t just support veterans for their own sake. It aligns national workforce development with energy transition and national security.
Security and Democracy Forum
Jul 10, 20253 min read
You Can’t Just Move the Mine: Why 'De-Risking' Isn’t Enough for Critical Mineral Security
This op-ed argues that U.S. efforts to “de-risk” critical mineral supply chains will fail without soft power, transparency, and long-term partnerships to replace dependence on China with genuine resilience.
Security and Democracy Forum
Jun 26, 20252 min read
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