For over 40 years, the bipartisan National Endowment for Democracy has demonstrably helped American businesses expand their reach and fostered stable international partners. Kim Holmes, CIPE’s vice chairman of the board, offers concrete examples of NED’s impact, proving that investing in democracy abroad directly benefits prosperity at home.
Pulling the plug on NED would hand a victory to authoritarian powers like China, strengthen anti-U.S. alliances, and leave American businesses more exposed to corrupt markets…Those are risks we can’t afford.
Holmes delivers a powerful argument for the continued funding of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). He contends that while government efficiency is crucial, cutting the NED would be a strategic error, directly harming U.S. economic interests and global standing.
Don’t miss Kim Holmes’ insightful take on why the NED is vital for our national and economic security.
Read “Why the National Endowment for Democracy Matters—to America” by Kim Holmes here: https://thedispatch.com/article/national-endowment-democracy-america-china-influence/
Published Date: July 16, 2025