• Networking U.S. foreign policy officials, academics, and strategists.

  • Advancing traditional American diplomacy based on national interests, U.S. sovereignty, and strong borders. 

  • Promoting a U.S. diplomatic corps grounded in meritocracy and committed to thrift, accountability, and service to the American people.

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The Ben Franklin Fellowship is a unique foreign affairs community — putting America's national interest first in U.S. diplomacy and international affairs.

Foreign Policy Perspectives

The First Purpose of Foreign Policy | Michael Anton

A Trump-Vance ticket will bring forth an 'America-first' foreign policy, says Elbridge Colby

A Conversation with Mike Pompeo, 70th United States Secretary of State

Liberal illusions and the Russian invasion of Ukraine

China's aggressive behavior responds to power and strength, says Sen. Bill Hagerty

President Reagan's Recipe for Peace

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