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Russia’s “investment” in Bolivian lithium would have left Bolivia solely responsible for $1 billion in construction costs. Corrosive capital investments by authoritarian states threaten national sovereignty and long-term prosperity.

Masho Gebremedhin, a successful entrepreneur in Ethiopia's leather industry, faced devastating setbacks due to conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic. Her business was nearly destroyed, but she found a lifeline through the CIPE-supported Women Business Resource Centers (WBRCs). For the U.S. and its trade allies, removing barriers for entrepreneurs fuels competitiveness, stabilizes global supply chains, and increases market size.

The Path to Free Enterprise Tsega’s entrepreneurship began modestly, with a local juice cafe run for over a decade. She noticed that Beles, the local name for prickly pear, was underutilized despite growing abundantly in the highlands of northern Ethiopia. Rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants the fruit was only traditionally consumed fresh or...