Judge Laurence Silberman’s scholarship and opinions reshaped American jurisprudence in the 20th century, from constitutionalism to administrative law to national security. On December 7, AEI hosted a daylong symposium of scholars, lawyers, and public officials to honor his intellectual legacy and immense contributions to American public life.

The demographic problems created by China’s One-Child Policy—an aging, shrinking workforce and sub-replacement fertility—have been well-documented. Nicholas Eberstadt and Ashton Verdery highlight an underreported aspect of China’s demographic crisis: the erosion of the extended family kin networks that played a key role in China’s economic boom.

Since 2016, Republicans have lacked clarity on foreign policy—appearing divided on America’s role in the world and the scope of our responsibilities abroad. Writing for Foreign Affairs, Kori Schake explains why a conservative internationalism that promotes a strong military, expands free trade, works with allies, and opposes authoritarianism remains the best vision to protect US national security, promote prosperity, and win back the trust of American voters.

The key to avoiding military conflict with China is establishing credible deterrence. In new research for the Kissinger Center Papers, Mackenzie Eaglen and Dustin Walker explore the conditions that made US deterrence successful throughout the Cold War to explain how American policy is falling dangerously short today.

Engaged fathers make a huge difference in children’s welfare and life outcomes, and no other institution compares to marriage in guaranteeing fathers’ involvement. W. Bradford Wilcox and Michael Pugh argue that red states have an opportunity to show how public policy can simultaneously encourage responsible fatherhood while promoting and strengthening marriage.