Economic Transformation

How American Businesses Are Redefining Success: 5 Transformation Stories for 2025

American CEOs used to ask one question: “Did we beat last quarter’s numbers?” In 2025, the question is shifting to:“Did we create value for people, planet, and profit — and can we prove it?” In a year of political polarization, worker burnout, and economic uncertainty, how American businesses define “success” is becoming a national competitiveness […]

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America’s Transformation 2025

Policy Paper America’s Transformation: Balancing Tradition and Modernization in 2025 Executive Summary The United States, like the Middle East, faces a fundamental challenge: how to modernize without losing identity. Polarization, rapid technological disruption, and cultural debates are reshaping America’s transformation trajectory. This paper explores how the U.S. can balance tradition (democracy, constitutional values, cultural heritage,

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America’s Capacity Building Revolution

Policy Paper America’s Capacity Building Revolution: A Blueprint for the Future Executive Summary In 2025, the United States faces an urgent capacity-building challenge. Rapid technological disruption, political polarization, inequality, and climate change demand not just policy responses but a revolution in skills, institutional resilience, and civic trust. America’s future prosperity depends on transformational leadership that

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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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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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