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Notice: The Institute for American Leadership (I4AL) is now the Bretton Woods Institute for Strategic Leadership (BWISL). Applications for the 2027 NSPF Congressional Fellowship are now open. Visit bwisl.org & Apply →

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The Institute for American Leadership Has Rebranded to The Bretton Woods Institute for Strategic Leadership

We are pleased to announce that the Institute for American Leadership (I4AL) has officially transitioned to become the Bretton Woods Institute for Strategic Leadership (BWISL). Our new name reflects our vision for the future and our continued commitment to principled leadership and thoughtful policy dialogue. This rebrand reflects our expanding mission to bridge national security policy, economic statecraft, and public-private strategy.

We’ve expanded our nonpartisan mission and strengthened our flagship, House- and Senate Ethics–approved Congressional fellowship—equipping Capitol Hill leaders with the strategic tools to navigate today’s national security landscape. Applications for the 2027 NSPF cohort are officially open.

New Web Home: All future publications, staff profiles, research initiatives, and institutional updates are now housed at www.bwisl.org.

2027 NSPF Fellowship: We are expanding our flagship, House- and Senate Ethics–approved Congressional National Security Policy Fellowship. Recruitment is officially underway for the 2027 cohort. We invite eligible congressional staffers and strategic leaders to visit our new portal to apply.

Continuous Engagement: Please update your bookmarks, sign up for our refreshed briefing series, and follow our updated initiatives on the new portal.

The Bretton Woods Institute for Strategic Leadership — Independent. Nonpartisan. Dedicated to principled global statecraft.

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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.

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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.

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 management.

Evidence Based

Rigorous research that bridges the gap between ideas and implementation through actionable policy.

What We Do

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 management.

Evidence Based

Rigorous research that bridges the gap between ideas and implementation through actionable policy.

Fellows in Inaugural Cohort

30 Fellows in Inaugural Court

Fellows in Inaugural Cohort

50+

Universities Targeted

50+ Universities Targeted

Universities Targeted

Months of Training

10 Months of Training

Months of Training

100%

Nonpartisan Focus

100% 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.