AEI’s Annual Report highlights scholars’ policy ideas for real-world change.
I’m delighted to share AEI’s 2023 Annual Report. Our scholars made significant strides last year in advancing the ideas and promise of the American Dream. While there is no shortage of pessimism in today’s conversations, AEI remains a xxxxxx of freedom and a voice of hope as we shape policy debates through fact-based research and analysis.
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Through special projects like the American Dream Lecture Series and “We Hold These Truths: America at 250,” AEI scholars are demonstrating how the exceptional story of our nation has endowed the American people with hope and opportunity on a scale unlike any other in the history of humanity.
Learn more about the American Dream Initiative and the impactful work AEI scholars are doing to apply the ideals of our founding and secure the American Dream for all who seek it.
Advancing Civic Education and Free Speech on College Campuses
In response to the growing intolerance and ideological conformity on college campuses, AEI scholars are championing free speech and open inquiry and offering alternative approaches to mainstream curricula, such as by promoting schools of civic education. Our students—and the institutions they inhabit—deserve no less than the best we have to offer.
Learn moreabout our scholars’ work to protect free speech and open inquiry on college campuses and beyond, as well as the emerging civic centers AEI scholars are helping launch to promote the virtues of a true liberal education.
Shoring Up America’s Peaceful Presence Around the World
Russia, China, and Iran have formed a coalition against democracy, jeopardizing peace and prosperity as they tighten their grip on power and intimidate the free world. AEI scholars are illuminating this network of hostility and formulating strong foreign policy solutions that safeguard freedom where it’s most threatened.
Learn more aboutour efforts to spotlight regions at increased risk of war, including the Critical Threats Project and AEI’s research on the coalition against democracy and the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars.
Igniting Our Engines of Opportunity and Economic Growth
AEI’s Economic Policy team is exploring practical policy solutions to unleash the full weight and force of the American economy. By embracing free enterprise, limited government, and entrepreneurship—key principles that define AEI’s vision—our economists are working to alleviate economic hardships for vulnerable Americans and secure opportunity for those who work every day to build a better life for themselves and their families.
Learn more aboutAEI’s work to uplift disadvantaged Americans, fight for affordable housing, revive our country’s fiscal health, and promote free and flourishing markets.
Building Bridges with Leaders Across the Country
AEI understands that achieving real-world change requires compromise and collaboration. Through our regular outreach efforts, we engage with Americans of all stripes and from all backgrounds to discuss the challenges they face and how we can work together to solve them.
Learn more aboutour events and programs, including AEI’s FREE Initiative, the Conservative Education Reform Network, the Summer Honors Program, and our recently launched First-Generation Student Forum.
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