North America’s Digital Transformation as a Global Model

Policy Paper What It Means to Be a Transformational Leader in 2025: North America’s Digital Transformation as a Global Model Executive Summary North America—anchored by the United States, Canada, and Mexico—sits at the crossroads of global digital transformation. From the United States’ AI leadership and Canada’s inclusive digital policies to Mexico’s push for digital equity, […]

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The Future of Public-Private Leadership Partnerships in the USA: Driving America’s Next Transformation

The Future of Public-Private Leadership Partnerships in the USA: Driving America’s Next Transformation Introduction: Why the U.S. Needs Leadership Partnerships Now From rebuilding infrastructure to accelerating digital transformation and tackling climate change, the U.S. faces challenges that can’t be solved by government alone. Public-private leadership partnerships (PPLPs) — high-level collaborations between government, business, philanthropy, and

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Policy Memo: Addressing Political Violence Following the Death of Charlie Kirk

Policy Memo: Addressing Political Violence Following the Death of Charlie Kirk 1. Immediate Fact Summary On September 10, 2025, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at a public event on the campus of Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah The shooting occurred during the opening session of his “American Comeback Tour.”

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Inside the 2025 U.S.–Japan Trade Deal, What the $550B Agreement Means for Jobs, Industry, and Global Alliances

Inside the 2025 U.S.–Japan Trade Deal, What the $550B Agreement Means for Jobs, Industry, and Global Alliances  Dr. Vivian Atud Senior Policy Researcher | Founder, American Transformation Forum A Personal Reflection I’ve sat across the table from policy ministers in Africa and economic planners in Washington. I’ve also stood in church basements, and union halls.

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Inside the 2025 Executive Order Fast-Tracking U.S. AI Data Centers: What It Means for Infrastructure, Jobs, and Clean Energy

Fast-Tracking the Future: How the U.S. Plans to Power the AI Era—and What It Means for Us All By Dr. Vivian Atud Senior Policy Expert | Founder, American Transformation Forum 👩🏽‍🏫 A Mother, A Policy Analyst, A Believer in Thoughtful Progress As a mother, mentor, and policy researcher of over 20 years, I have always

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Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch in Austin: Challenges, Safety Risks & the Future of Driverless Tech

Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch in Austin: Challenges, Safety Risks & the Future of Driverless Tech Welcome to the Age of Driverless Dreams (Well, Almost) In classic Elon Musk fashion, Tesla made headlines this month by quietly rolling out a fleet of robotaxis in Austin, Texas. It’s the beginning of what Musk calls a revolution in transportation—autonomous

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Bold Executive Action on Crime: Why Civil Commitment Alone Won’t Fix America’s Streets

Executive Summary Dr. Vivian Atud, with over 20 years in policy research, provides a detailed evaluation of the Executive Order “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets”, issued July 24, 2025. The order mandates expanded civil commitment authority for unsheltered individuals with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders, alongside federal support for state and local implementation.

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Assessing Health Transparency and Leadership Capacity: Policy Implications Arising from President Trump’s Chronic Venous Insufficiency Diagnosis

Assessing Health Transparency and Leadership Capacity: Policy Implications Arising from President Trump’s Chronic Venous Insufficiency Diagnosis Meta Description: Assessing Health Transparency and Leadership Capacity: A policy analysis on President Trump’s CVI diagnosis, exploring political health disclosure, aging leadership, and public trust. Executive SummaryOn July 17, 2025, the White House confirmed that President Trump was diagnosed

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