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SUMMARY:Strengthening Democracies’ Hand:  Rebuilding Economy at Home & Allyshoring Abroad with John Austin
DESCRIPTION:We welcome John Austin\, senior fellow\, Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College. \nTo effectively counter economic competition\, global security threats\, and assaults on the rules-based global order from authoritarian nations\, democratic allies must work together as never before and push the adoption and integration of two core strategies: building stronger domestic economies — through investments in people\, innovation and infrastructure; and doing so through allyshoring (expanded trade\, co-production and supply chain relations with countries that share our values and interest in strengthening the rules based international order).  Mr. Austin will discuss how the US and allied nations—with President Trump back in office– can check authoritarians and continue to forge allied economic strength and collective security. \nA reception for this event will take place from 5:15 – 6pm. Join us and meet other community members interested in the world. \nLocation and Parking \nThe program will take place at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum (303 Pearl St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49504). \nFree parking is available. \nTickets \nThe event is free and open to the public and registration and/or tickets are not required to attend in person. \nHowever\, if you wish to receive a link to watch the program live or as an archive\, you must register below to receive a link. \nOur Supporters \nMore information on the Foreign Policy Association \nSpecial thanks to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation \nSpecial thanks to Livestream sponsor Grand Rapids Community College \nSpecial thanks to Media sponsors\, WGVU and Grand Rapids Community Media Center
URL:https://worldmichigan.org/event/john-austin/
LOCATION:Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum\, 303 Pearl St. NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
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