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Preventing Moldova from Becoming Russia’s Next Victim
Late last month, Vladimir Putin unilaterally revoked an agreement recognizing Moldovan sovereignty. Many international observers interpreted this as a sign that the Russian President may be planning an invasion…
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Federal Government Should Relinquish Mismanaged Lands: Karla Jones in The Epoch Times
Karla Jones, Senior Director for the ALEC International Relations and Federalism Task Force, recently told The Epoch Times she sees benefits to a new rules package adopted Jan. 9…
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States are Best Stewards of Lands Within Their Borders: Karla Jones in States Newsroom
ALEC International Relations and Federalism Senior Task Force Director Karla Jones was featured in the States Newsroom, a state news wire service, commenting on new rules adopted by the…
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Growing Number of States Concerned About Federal Overeach Seek to Scrutinize Presidential Executive Orders: Karla Jones in The Epoch Times
Karla Jones, ALEC Senior Task Force Director for International Relations and Federalism, spoke with The Epoch Times about concerns state lawmakers have over U.S. Presidents increasingly relying on presidential…
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One Year after the Taliban Takeover Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
US and NATO forces withdrew from Afghanistan one year ago this month igniting a series of complex humanitarian crises. Since seizing control of the government on August 15, 2021, the…
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Speaker Pelosi’s Visit to Taipei Telegraphs Congressional Support for Taiwan’s Sovereignty
By Karla Jones, Senior Task Force Director, Task Force on International Relations and Federalism After days of speculation, Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed at Songshan Airport in Taipei on Tuesday –…
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Intellectual Property Fuels Our Innovation Economy and Should Not Be Frivolously Surrendered
At the June 12-15 World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Summit, the Biden Administration is poised to give away one of our nation’s most valuable assets – the intellectual property (IP)…
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: A Hopeful Message from Taiwan’s Ambassador Bi-khim Hsiao
March is Women’s History Month and to commemorate it, ALEC is sharing messages from a handful of the female leaders who are our members and our friends. This year’s theme…
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Women’s History Month: Inspiring Messages from ALEC Members and Friends
March is Women’s History Month, and this year’s theme is “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.” To celebrate and commemorate the achievements of ladies now and throughout history, ALEC has assembled messages…
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The Crisis in Ukraine Has Major Implications for the Agricultural Sector and Global Food Security
As Russia’s attacks on Ukraine escalate in Europe’s breadbasket, global food and agriculture markets are increasingly strained, exacerbating worldwide food insecurity – especially in the Middle East and northern Africa.
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Putin’s Ukraine Gambit Unites Western Democracies He Sought to Divide
In my recent op-ed for The Hill, I explained that Vladimir Putin has inadvertently ushered in a new period of transatlantic and NATO unity. President Vladimir Putin has long…
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A US-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement Is a State Priority
On October 14, ALEC Action, ALEC’s 501(c)4 affiliate, released a letter signed by 215 state lawmakers representing 39 states, urging the Biden Administration to prioritize negotiations on a US-Taiwan…
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Taiwan’s Ambassador Bi-khim Hsiao – A Statesman and Former Lawmaker – Addressed ALEC’s Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah
Numerous international figures participated in ALEC’s 2021 Annual Meeting, and among them was HE Bi-khim Hsiao of Taiwan, who addressed attendees at three conference events including the morning plenary session…
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India’s COVID Response Would Benefit from More Federalism
As the Delta variant spreads, India is still reeling from a second wave that pushed its healthcare system to its limit. As of this writing, India’s official case load is…
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Annual Meeting Attendees Get Tips on Maximizing International Commerce at World Trade Center Utah
On Thursday, July 29, attendees from the 48th ALEC Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City visited World Trade Center Utah (WTC-Utah) to learn how the state maximizes international trade to…
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Failure of Palestinian Governance and the Latest Conflict between Israel and Hamas
The chaotic state of Palestinian politics provided the backdrop for recent hostilities between Israel and Hamas. The Islamic militant group began missile attacks against Israel last month in…
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Belarus’ Descent into State-Sponsored Terrorism
On Sunday, May 23, Ryanair flight 4978 carrying Belarusian journalist Roman Protasevich was forcibly diverted to Belarus in what was described as an act of “state-sponsored piracy” by the…
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Federalism Is Having a Moment – Let’s Seize the Opportunity!
A renewed appreciation for federalism – the proper balance of power between the federal government and the 50 states – is sweeping the nation. Earlier this month, Utah Valley University’s…
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Democratic Hope Fades in the Republic of Georgia
The unraveling of democracy in the Republic of Georgia accelerated in 2021 – a descent that began more than a decade ago. Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia resigned in February…
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36 Years and Counting: Museveni’s Reign Continues in Uganda
Uganda’s incumbent President Yoweri Museveni of the National Resistance Movement Party (NRM) was reelected on January 14, 2021 for a sixth term in office. The Ugandan Electoral Commission announced that…