CAP Submits Comments in Support of Federal Rule on Firearm Exports PodcastJuly 8, 2024 CAP Submits Comments in Support of Federal Rule on Firearm Exports The Center for American Progress submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce on its rule to strengthen firearms export policy. Jul 8, 2024 Allison McManus, Nick Wilson, Laura Kilbury, 1 More Allison Jordan
CAP Joined by National Security and Gun Violence Prevention Advocates To Urge Congress To Protect Firearm Export Rule PodcastJuly 8, 2024 CAP Joined by National Security and Gun Violence Prevention Advocates To Urge Congress To Protect Firearm Export Rule The Center for American Progress, along with 34 organizations, authored a letter to Congress about protecting the Commerce Department’s firearm export rule, which will establish a new regulatory framework to protect U.S. national security interests. Jul 8, 2024 Allison McManus, Nick Wilson, Laura Kilbury, 1 More Allison Jordan
EU Elections: What the Results Mean and Why They Matter ArticleJune 13, 2024 EU Elections: What the Results Mean and Why They Matter While pro-European and democratic forces hold the majority in the EU parliament elections, far-right gains portend trouble ahead. Jun 13, 2024 Johan Hassel, Robert Benson
3 International Climate Priorities for 2024 ReportJune 11, 2024 3 International Climate Priorities for 2024 As President Joe Biden’s first term draws to a close, his administration must deliver on three international climate policies to catalyze a 21st-century clean energy economy and avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Jun 11, 2024 Anne Christianson, Trevor Sutton, Frances Colón
5 Priorities for the 50th G7 Summit ArticleJune 10, 2024 5 Priorities for the 50th G7 Summit The G7 summit in Apulia, Italy presents a chance for the world's major democracies to collectively tackle immediate challenges, while forging a path toward a more resilient and inclusive future. Jun 10, 2024 Allison McManus, Robert Benson, Courtney Federico, 1 More Laura Kilbury
IPEF Starts To Demonstrate Results ArticleJune 10, 2024 IPEF Starts To Demonstrate Results The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity remains an important geostrategic and geo-economic initiative in the Asia-Pacific region. Jun 10, 2024 Ryan Mulholland
Amid 2024 Global Elections, Mexico’s Is Most Important for the United States ArticleJune 4, 2024 Amid 2024 Global Elections, Mexico’s Is Most Important for the United States While the defense of democracy in the United States remains the existential task at hand for Americans, we must also help our southern neighbor stand up for democracy to ensure the vibrancy, peace, and prosperity of North America. Jun 4, 2024 Joel Martinez, Robert Benson, Dan Restrepo
Revitalizing U.S. Trade Remedy Tools for an Era of Industrial Policy in an Interconnected World ReportJune 3, 2024 Revitalizing U.S. Trade Remedy Tools for an Era of Industrial Policy in an Interconnected World To implement an effective industrial policy, the United States needs to update its trade enforcement toolkit to meet the challenges of the modern world and utilize its existing trade authorities differently. Jun 3, 2024 Ryan Mulholland
Sen. Chris Van Hollen in Conversation With Patrick Gaspard Past EventMay 29, 2024 Sen. Chris Van Hollen in Conversation With Patrick Gaspard U.S. Policy for Israeli-Palestinian Security and Peace Online via Zoom Jun 3, 2024
The Forgotten War: Sudan in Crisis Past EventMay 29, 2024 The Forgotten War: Sudan in Crisis Join the Center for American Progress for a discussion on what must be done to bring urgent humanitarian relief to Sudan and restore lasting peace. Jun 5, 2024
Designing a New Paradigm in Global Trade ReportMay 20, 2024 Designing a New Paradigm in Global Trade How a successful Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminum could function while delivering maximum benefits to workers and the environment. May 20, 2024 Ryan Mulholland, Trevor Sutton, Timothy Meyer
Principles and Positions on Israel and Palestine ArticleMay 15, 2024 Principles and Positions on Israel and Palestine To advance peace between Israelis and Palestinians, the United States must advance policies based on principles of international law, human security, justice, self-determination, accountability, and anti-discrimination. May 15, 2024 Patrick Gaspard, Allison McManus
From Policy to Law: Strengthening Arms Transfer Principles ArticleMay 7, 2024 From Policy to Law: Strengthening Arms Transfer Principles The Biden administration's inconsistent implementation of the Conventional Arms Transfer policy risks complicity in rights abuses abroad, highlighting the need for Congress to safeguard rights protections. May 7, 2024 Laura Kilbury, Allison McManus
American politicians forget: disruption and disorder are the point of protests In the NewsMay 6, 2024 American politicians forget: disruption and disorder are the point of protests In The Guardian, CAP CEO Patrick Gaspard writes about the ongoing campus protests. May 6, 2024 The Guardian Patrick Gaspard
Principles for Universities Responding to Campus Protests Over Gaza ArticleMay 1, 2024 Principles for Universities Responding to Campus Protests Over Gaza In their response to student protests over the war in Gaza, colleges and universities must prioritize free speech, while ensuring that the safety of all students is protected. May 1, 2024 Patrick Gaspard
A Progressive, Principled, and Pragmatic Approach Toward China Policy ReportApril 11, 2024 A Progressive, Principled, and Pragmatic Approach Toward China Policy Meeting the foreign policy challenge of the 21st century. Apr 11, 2024 Dave Rank, Alan Yu, Michael Clark
Famine and Insecurity in Northern Gaza ArticleMarch 29, 2024 Famine and Insecurity in Northern Gaza Famine is likely underway in the north of Gaza, a man-made crisis resulting from the Israeli government’s obstruction of aid delivery and failure to address a deteriorating security situation. Mar 29, 2024 Allison McManus, Khalil Sayegh
In Defense of NATO: Why the Trans-Atlantic Alliance Matters ArticleMarch 26, 2024 In Defense of NATO: Why the Trans-Atlantic Alliance Matters As NATO approaches its 75th anniversary, the Center for American Progress reflects on the enormity of its successes and the challenges the alliance faces in the years ahead. Mar 26, 2024 Robert Benson
Standing With Ukraine: The Urgent Call for Continued U.S. Support VideoFebruary 24, 2024 Standing With Ukraine: The Urgent Call for Continued U.S. Support Two years into the Ukraine war, the United States faces a critical juncture: Will Congress rise to the occasion and bolster security assistance to support Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty and democracy? Feb 24, 2024 Robert Benson, Sam Hananel, Allison McManus, 3 More Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Kayla-Ajanae Archer-Buckley
U.S. Must Weigh the Strategic and Moral Costs of Abandoning Support for Ukraine ArticleFebruary 14, 2024 U.S. Must Weigh the Strategic and Moral Costs of Abandoning Support for Ukraine As the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine draws near, the United States must look toward fortifying the bedrock principles of the international order. Feb 14, 2024 Robert Benson, Allison McManus, Johan Hassel
Congress Must Provide Funding and Protect Oversight To Meet Global Security and Humanitarian Needs ArticleFebruary 5, 2024 Congress Must Provide Funding and Protect Oversight To Meet Global Security and Humanitarian Needs Recent bipartisan Senate legislation provides security and humanitarian assistance in critical areas—Ukraine, Israel and Palestine, and the Indo-Pacific—but Congress must ensure more oversight so that the funds are used according to U.S. law and policy. Feb 5, 2024 Patrick Gaspard, Allison McManus
Military action won’t solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It’s time for diplomacy. In the NewsFebruary 1, 2024 Military action won’t solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It’s time for diplomacy. Former Rep. Andy Levin (D-MI) calls on the United States to change its course immediately in Gaza in an op-ed published in Stars and Stripes. Feb 1, 2024 Stars and Stripes Rep. Andy Levin
Taiwan’s Election: PRC Interference and Its Implications for the 2024 Election Landscape ArticleFebruary 1, 2024 Taiwan’s Election: PRC Interference and Its Implications for the 2024 Election Landscape The Democratic Progressive Party’s triumph in Taiwan’s 2024 presidential election signals Taiwan’s resilience against the People’s Republic of China’s coordinated and intense interference efforts; but it also accentuates the critical need for nations worldwide to formulate robust strategies against escalating threats of interference, thereby safeguarding the integrity of global democratic processes. Feb 1, 2024 Alan Yu, Michael Clark, Megan Shahi
Restore Transparency to U.S. Arms Aid In the NewsJanuary 28, 2024 Restore Transparency to U.S. Arms Aid Allison McManus writes about the importance of congressional oversight for international military aid. Jan 28, 2024 The National Interest Allison McManus