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The Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition works to shape conversations and inspire meaningful action to strengthen technology, trade, infrastructure, and energy as part of American economic and global leadership that benefits the nation and the world.
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A Conversation on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework with Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo
The Wilson Center recently hosted Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo in conversation with Dr. Sadek Wahba, Chair of the Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition (WISC) and Chairman and Managing Partner, I Squared Capital, on the path forward for IPEF and Secretary Raimondo’s efforts to enhance American economic security and spur private sector investment in areas of strategic economic importance.
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Activating American Investment Overseas for a Freer, More Open World
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Investing in Infrastructure Bolsters a More Stable, Free and Open World
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Empowering Development Finance Corporation for Greater Impact
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Unleashing Opportunity by Unlocking Private Investment in International Infrastructure
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Strengthening the Impact of the Development Finance Corporation
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Mobilizing Private Investment in International Infrastructure
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Mark Kennedy
Director, Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition
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Sadek Wahba
Chair of WISC Steering Committee, Wilson Center Global Advisory Council Member
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Duncan Wood
Vice President for Strategy & New Initiatives; Senior Advisor to the Mexico Institute
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Read more from DuncanThe intimate connection between the geopolitical and economic challenges facing the United States has never been clearer. Only a coordinated approach between government, private sector and foreign allies will ensure that the US meets these challenges successfully.
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