RECENT PUBLICATIONS

US Sovereign Wealth Fund and Debt-Associated Risk
Policy Analysis by Henry Dirckx

On February 3, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order for the creation of a US Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF). The idea, popularized by nations such as Norway and Saudi Arabia, has seen bipartisan support. However, a US SWF would face unique challenges in relation to the US’s current budget deficit and $36 trillion USD in debt.

4/21/2025

The State of US-China-Taiwan Relations: A Discussion with Dr. David Bachman
Interview by Nick Tselikov
4/21/2025

A Conversation with Dr. Vlasta Zekulic on NATO's Strategy Development and Croatia's Military
​Interview by Tin Pak
2/14/2025

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Navigating U.S.-China Relations: A Panel with Congressman Adam Smith and Professor David Bachman

Join us on June 2, from 5 to 6 PM, for a special panel discussion on the future of U.S.-China relations, featuring Congressman Adam Smith and Professor David Bachman. The event will take place at the Electrical & Computer Engineering Building (ECE), room 045.

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on strategic leadership

major general duke pirak

Maj. Gen. Pirak is the Acting Director of US Air National Guard. Leading 108,000 airmen in 90 wings with over 1000 aircraft.

General David H. Petraeus

General David H. Petraeus is a retired four-star U.S. Army general and former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency​.

lt. general david julazadeh

Lt. Gen. Dave Julazadeh is the Deputy Chief of Staff, Capability Development, at NATO's Headquarters Supreme Allied Command Transformation. ​He also served as Chief of Staff, Headquarters United States European Command.

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Dr. Vlasta Zekulic

Dr. Vlasta Zekulic is the Branch Head of Strategic Issues and Engagements at NATO. She is also a former Colonel of the Croatian Army with her latest posting being the Commander of the Croatian Defense Academy. 

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