Rebuild American Leadership
Rebuild American Leadership Through Strategic Soft Power.
Through Strategic Soft Power
The Institute for American Leadership is a nonpartisan, nonprofit policy research and training institute focused on establishing best-practice US soft power policies.
The Institute for American Leadership is a nonpartisan, nonprofit policy research and training institute focused on establishing best-practice US soft power policies.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
The Institute for American Leadership is a nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank committed to revitalizing U.S. soft power, strengthening alliances, and countering adversaries including China. Our mission is to reimagine and reinvigorate the role of the United States on the world stage by shaping policy discussions, inspiring future leaders, and providing actionable research that bridges the gap between ideas and implementation.
The Institute for American Leadership is a nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank committed to revitalizing U.S. soft power, strengthening alliances, and countering adversaries including China. Our mission is to reimagine and reinvigorate the role of the United States on the world stage by shaping policy discussions, inspiring future leaders, and providing actionable research that bridges the gap between ideas and implementation.
The Institute for American Leadership is a nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank committed to revitalizing U.S. soft power, strengthening alliances, and countering adversaries including China. Our mission is to reimagine and reinvigorate the role of the United States on the world stage by shaping policy discussions, inspiring future leaders, and providing actionable research that bridges the gap between ideas and implementation.
Global Leadership
Strengthening America's role as a trusted partner in shaping a free, prosperous, and stable world.
Global Leadership
Strengthening America's role as a trusted partner in shaping a free, prosperous, and stable world.
Global Leadership
Strengthening America's role as a trusted partner in shaping a free, prosperous, and stable world.
Strategic Focus
Countering adversaries including China through smart investment in soft power and alliance managament.
Strategic Focus
Countering adversaries including China through smart investment in soft power and alliance managament.
Strategic Focus
Countering adversaries including China through smart investment in soft power and alliance managament.
Evidence Based
Rigorous research that bridges the gap between ideas and implementation through actionable policy.
Evidence Based
Rigorous research that bridges the gap between ideas and implementation through actionable policy.
Evidence Based
Rigorous research that bridges the gap between ideas and implementation through actionable policy.
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Fellows in Inaugural Court
Fellows in Inaugural Court
Fellows in Inaugural Court
50+
50+
50+
Universities Targeted
Universities Targeted
Universities Targeted
10
10
10
Months of Training
Months of Training
Months of Training
100%
100%
100%
Nonpartisan Focus
Nonpartisan Focus
Nonpartisan Focus
Our Three Interconnected Initiatives
Our Three Interconnected Initiatives
Through sustained engagement with policymakers, universities, partner organizations, and the private sector, we work to restore confidence in America's global leadership.
Through sustained engagement with policymakers, universities, partner organizations, and the private sector, we work to restore confidence in America's global leadership.
National Security Fellowship
A 10-month cohort for congressional staff and policy professionals focused on focused on soft power, national security, and legislative toolkit.
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National Security Fellowship
A 10-month cohort for congressional staff and policy professionals focused on focused on soft power, national security, and legislative toolkit.
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National Security Fellowship
A 10-month cohort for congressional staff and policy professionals focused on focused on soft power, national security, and legislative toolkit.
Apply Now
University Chapters
Student chapters across campuses building the next generation of policy literate leaders and practitioners.
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University Chapters
Student chapters across campuses building the next generation of policy literate leaders and practitioners.
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University Chapters
Student chapters across campuses building the next generation of policy literate leaders and practitioners.
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Research and Publications
Evidence-driven briefs and data visualizations demonstrating the national security returns of strategic soft power.
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Research and Publications
Evidence-driven briefs and data visualizations demonstrating the national security returns of strategic soft power.
Browse our Articles
Research and Publications
Evidence-driven briefs and data visualizations demonstrating the national security returns of strategic soft power.
Browse our Articles
President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Washington, DC, February 9, 1955
President
Dwight D. Eisenhower,
Washington, DC, February 9, 1955
"Education is really bread and butter citizenship. It is necessary to the developing of citizens that can perform their duties properly."
"Education is really bread and butter citizenship. It is necessary to the developing of citizens that can perform their duties properly."
Ready to Strengthen American Leadership?
Ready to Strengthen American Leadership?
Join us in our mission to revitalize U.S. soft power and build the next generation of policy leaders.
Join us in our mission to revitalize U.S. soft power and build the next generation of policy leaders.
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A nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank committed to revitalizing U.S. soft power, strengthening alliances, and countering adversaries.
© 2025 Institute for American Leadership. All rights reserved.
Rebuilding American Leadership
A nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank committed to revitalizing U.S. soft power, strengthening alliances, and countering adversaries.
© 2025 Institute for American Leadership. All rights reserved.
Rebuilding American Leadership