Our Research
Our Research
We produce evidence-based policy briefings, data visualizations, and working papers that quantify the national security, economic, and humanitarian returns of strategic foreign assistance. Our research follows rigorous methods, cites primary sources, and explains implications for legislative action.
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Research Standards and Methodology
The Institute maintains the highest standards of academic rigor and policy relevance in all research outputs.
Transparent sourcing and citations following academic practice
Use trusted databases, think tank reports, peer-reviewed journals, and government data
Policy impact focus: every brief ends with clear legislative or oversight recommendations
Rigorous methodology with quantitative analysis where applicable
Nonpartisan approach focused on evidence-based solutions
Research Standards and Methodology
The Institute maintains the highest standards of academic rigor and policy relevance in all research outputs.
Transparent sourcing and citations following academic practice
Use trusted databases, think tank reports, peer-reviewed journals, and government data
Policy impact focus: every brief ends with clear legislative or oversight recommendations
Rigorous methodology with quantitative analysis where applicable
Nonpartisan approach focused on evidence-based solutions
Op - Ed
Op - Ed
The Golden Hour in Syria and the Need for U.S. Foreign Assistance
The Golden Hour in Syria and the Need for U.S. Foreign Assistance
Erin Wroblewski and Mark Kelly
Nov 13, 2025
Research Project
Research Project
PRC Critical Minerals Modeling
PRC Critical Minerals Modeling
David Kahana
Oct 28, 2025
Key Research Areas
Soft Power & Strategic Communication
Analysis of U.S. influence operations, public diplomacy, and narrative competition with authoritarian regimes.
Soft Power & Strategic Communication
Analysis of U.S. influence operations, public diplomacy, and narrative competition with authoritarian regimes.
Alliance
Management
Frameworks for strengthening partnerships, burden-sharing analysis, and multilateral coordination.
Alliance
Management
Frameworks for strengthening partnerships, burden-sharing analysis, and multilateral coordination.
Great Power
Competition
Competitive strategies against China and Russia, economic statecraft, and technology competition analysis.
Great Power
Competition
Competitive strategies against China and Russia, economic statecraft, and technology competition analysis.
Engage with Our Research
Engage with Our Research
Have a research question or policy challenge? We welcome collaboration with congressional offices, academic institutions, and partner organizations.
Have a research question or policy challenge? We welcome collaboration with congressional offices, academic institutions, and partner organizations.
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American Leadership?
Join us in our mission to revitalize U.S. soft power and build the next generation of policy leaders.
Support Our Mission
Ready to Strengthen
American Leadership?
Join us in our mission to revitalize U.S. soft power and build the next generation of policy leaders.
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© 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