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The Vandenberg Coalition

Honest Candor

Senator Vandenberg called for “honest candor” in discussions on U.S. foreign policy. The Vandenberg Coalition is proud to continue this tradition by sharing the best analysis from across the country and around the world.

A Running Start: An Economic Strategy for Victory over the CCP

The Vandenberg Coalition partnered with the China Economic & Strategy Initiative (CESI) in the public launch of their remarkable new report, “Defeating the CCP: A Running Start.” In this conversation CESI Commissioners Randy Schriver, Dan Blumenthal, Nazak Nikakhtar, and Peter Berkowitz, moderated by Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council (AFPC) Michael Sobolik, discuss their new report and why now is the time the president must lead America in the development and execution of an economic strategy to address the growing threat from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)…

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2024 Poll Results

The Vandenberg Coalition worked with J.L. Partners to survey 1,400 likely voters—including an oversampling of 400 undecided voters—in swing states following the second presidential debate from September 13–26. Our poll measured voters’ views of how former President Trump and Vice President Harris would handle foreign policy challenges if elected…

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Taking the Iran Threat Seriously: Policy Options for Congress to Hold the Islamic Republic Accountable

America finds itself at a critical juncture. Iran’s regime continues to threaten the security of the United States and our allies, yet America’s current policies only encourage further aggression by Tehran. In its 45 years in power, Iran’s leadership has funded terrorist groups including Hamas and Hezbollah, brutalized its own people, taken Americans hostage, and plotted to assassinate Americans on U.S. soil. The Vandenberg Coalition and FDD Action partner together…

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A Weapon Against the West: Antisemitism and its anti-American Objectives

On July 22, 2024, The Vandenberg Coalition convened leading experts to highlight the relationship between anti-Americanism and antisemitism, showing how the toxic spread of antisemitism is part of a larger effort—spurred on by America’s adversaries—to undermine U.S. national security interests and values, sow distrust among our citizens, and ultimately chip away at the very foundation of the United States.

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