The Heritage Foundation
Brett D. Schaefer, Research Fellow in International Regulatory Affairs
Founded in 1973, The Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institute whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense. Brett D. Schaefer is a Research Fellow in International Regulatory Affairs at The Heritage Foundation. In addition to economic development issues, he analyzes foreign policy issues ranging from treaties to trade to economics. A frequent visitor to sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, he specializes in the politics and economies of nations in those regions. The following is from a…