Advancing America’s Role as a Global Leader
The Forum for American Leadership brings the leaders of the conservative national security movement together to advance America’s role as an active global leader and defender of liberty with a strong military and a proudly pro-free trade agenda.
FAL’s research and policy products inform policymakers in Congress and the Executive Branch on vital national security issues, including foreign policy, defense policy, geo-economics and sanctions, human rights and democracy, non-proliferation and arms control, and national security law.
Featured Policy Products
Support a Capital Increase for IDB Invest
Bottom line: The U.S. must support a capital increase for IDB Invest, the private sector arm of the Inter-American Development Bank. It is a no-brainer to retain and grow our country’s influence in the Western…
Development Finance Must Finance Development
International finance plays a critical role in shaping 21st century global peace and prosperity. Countries seek investment to pursue economic growth, address critical infrastructure needs, and achieve development goals. America’s exceptional economic strengths are models…
Abandoning Ukraine Would Be Failed American Leadership
Nearly two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, and following Ukraine’s courageous stand against Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked attack, the war is at a critical juncture. Vital American national security interests are at risk. Though the battlefield…
Strengthening U.S. Trade Strategy in the Indo-Pacific
The United States requires a stronger trade agenda to secure U.S. national security and economic interests and counter China in the vital Indo-Pacific region. China today is a larger trading partner than the United States…
President Biden’s Approach to Human Rights and the Future of U.S. Foreign Policy
In 2020, then-candidate Joe Biden made protecting human rights abroad a centerpiece of his presidential campaign, saying he would “stand always for our values of human rights and dignity.” Two-and-a-half years into his administration, it is clear that…
U.S. Economic Policy and the Strategic Competition with the Chinese Communist Party
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has set as its chief aim to supplant the United States as the world’s preeminent power and remake the world in its own image. The outcome of the U.S.-CCP strategic…
