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Envisioning the Economic and Security Commons
For this truth must be clear before us, whatever America hopes to bring to pass in the world
must first come to pass in the heart of America. - Dwight Eisenhower, First Inaugural
Citizens across America and throughout the free world ask: What is happening to the old order and what will replace it? What comes next?
At such a time we at Hoover should reflect deeply on the work that we have done and our willingness to challenge our assumptions going forward. We are scholars—but we are citizens too. This is a moment for us to respond as both.
We are launching a Hoover Initiative to envision an Economic and Security Commons. ‘Economic and security commons’ is a phrase George Shultz liked. It expresses a vision of people and societies who share our commitment to freedom, coming together around common problems we face at this pivot of world history. We should envision what comes next through the rest of the 2020s.
Our initiative should encompass economics, security, and technology, cutting across the usual disciplinary divides to develop concrete ideas about how America and its partners might adapt to this new era. As we celebrate our country’s 250th birthday, work to map the global and political landscape will combine with teams focusing on nearly twenty specific topics to open up fresh conversations about ways to renew free societies and the American example.
The Initiative will comprise both research groups and policy teams. The following research groups will provide vital surveys of the changing global landscape:
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Principles
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Global Futures 2030
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Public/Voter Opinion and the Changing Landscape of Political Parties
- China's Reimagined World Order
The following policy teams will develop agendas for action:
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The American Dream and a "New Social Contract"
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The Integrity of Our Democratic Institutions: Elections
- The Integrity of Our Democratic Institutions: Justice
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State Capacity
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The Future of American Federalism
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Education and Human Capital Development
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Strengthening Families
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Fiscal Foundations of American Power
- Finance, Risk, and Economic Prosperity
- A New International Order in the Digital Age
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International Monetary and Financial System
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Trade, Economic Security, and Standard Setting
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The Transformation of Defense
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Energy and the Environment
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National Security Reform
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Advancing Freedom
- The Foundations of Global Prosperity and Human Development
- Advancing Prosperity and Freedom through Scientific and Technological Collaboration
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The Ecosystem of Scientific Innovation
- Immigration and the Supply of Talent