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
Hungary’s Democratic Backsliding Threatens the Trans-Atlantic Security Order ArticleJanuary 22, 2024 Hungary’s Democratic Backsliding Threatens the Trans-Atlantic Security Order Hungary’s democratic backsliding under Viktor Orbán threatens trans-Atlantic security, necessitating a strategic U.S. response to counter the rise of authoritarianism in Europe and protect our shared democratic values. Jan 22, 2024 Robert Benson
A Green Buyers Club In the NewsJanuary 10, 2024 A Green Buyers Club In this report published by Clean Energy Canada, Mike Williams, Rachel Chang, and their co-authors Jana Elbrecht, Ollie Sheldrick, and Mary Hellmich, analyze the status of green public procurement for construction materials in Germany, Canada, and the United States. Jan 10, 2024 Clean Energy Canada Rachel Chang, Jana Elbrecht, Mary Hellmich, 2 More Ollie Sheldrick, Mike Williams
The Nexus Between Green Backlash and Democratic Backsliding in Europe ReportDecember 19, 2023 The Nexus Between Green Backlash and Democratic Backsliding in Europe Far-right parties are exploiting discontent with environmental policies, undermining progress on climate change and endangering democracy in Europe and beyond. Dec 19, 2023 Robert Benson, Anne Christianson, Courtney Federico, 1 More Kate Petosa
Emergency Arms Sale to Israel Undermines Accountability ArticleDecember 14, 2023 Emergency Arms Sale to Israel Undermines Accountability The administration’s recent use of emergency authority to deliver artillery rounds to Israel undermines effective oversight of weapons transfers and the Biden administration’s own policies on civilian protection and human rights. Dec 14, 2023 Allison McManus, Laura Kilbury, Robert Benson
These Fossil Fuel Industry Tactics Are Fueling Democratic Backsliding ArticleDecember 5, 2023 These Fossil Fuel Industry Tactics Are Fueling Democratic Backsliding As citizens around the world increasingly favor serious policy action to fight climate change, the fossil fuel industry is undermining democratic principles to stem the tide of climate action—spreading misinformation and obstructing elected governments’ climate efforts, promoting anti-democratic movements and candidates, and even undermining democratic rights. Dec 5, 2023 Chris Martinez, Laura Kilbury, Joel Martinez, 6 More Calee White, Mariel Lutz, Kat So, Kate Petosa, Allison McManus, Anne Christianson
Official COP28 Side Event: Trade in a Climate-Constrained World: Adding Value From U.S. Manufacturing to Indian Entrepreneurship Past EventDecember 3, 2023 Official COP28 Side Event: Trade in a Climate-Constrained World: Adding Value From U.S. Manufacturing to Indian Entrepreneurship The Center for American Progress, the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, and Development Alternatives are excited to host this official UNFCCC COP28 side event in Dubai. Blue Zone, SE Room 6, Dubai, UAE Dec 3, 2023
The IPEF Supply Chain Agreement Is a Win for U.S. Industrial Policy ArticleNovember 20, 2023 The IPEF Supply Chain Agreement Is a Win for U.S. Industrial Policy The new Indo-Pacific supply chain deal demonstrates how the Biden Administration's new approach to foreign and economic policy furthers its industrial strategy. Nov 20, 2023 Ryan Mulholland
Israel-Hamas Conflict: 5 Actions Washington Should Prioritize Now ArticleNovember 17, 2023 Israel-Hamas Conflict: 5 Actions Washington Should Prioritize Now The United States has an obligation to support Israel’s defense, but it should not be a blank check for collective punishment that brutalizes innocent civilians; the Biden administration should urge an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. Nov 17, 2023 Patrick Gaspard, Allison McManus
Why Congress Must Reauthorize a Lifesaving Program To Fight HIV/AIDS ArticleNovember 17, 2023 Why Congress Must Reauthorize a Lifesaving Program To Fight HIV/AIDS Despite extremists’ assertions, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) does not facilitate abortion access but does improve pregnancy and other health outcomes for women and girls, as well as promote strong partnerships and democratic principles in key nations; it is also indispensable to the elimination of HIV/AIDS by 2030. Nov 17, 2023 Sarnata Reynolds
Poland’s Democratic Resurgence: From Backsliding to Beacon ArticleNovember 14, 2023 Poland’s Democratic Resurgence: From Backsliding to Beacon Poland's recent elections signify a major shift from democratic backsliding to a recommitment to EU values and democratic principles, with implications for regional stability and U.S. foreign policy. Nov 14, 2023 Robert Benson
LNG Exports Raise Natural Gas Prices for Americans ArticleNovember 6, 2023 LNG Exports Raise Natural Gas Prices for Americans U.S. export terminals for liquified natural gas (LNG) are turning what was once a domestic energy source into an internationally traded commodity, exposing American households and businesses to higher natural gas prices set on a volatile global market. Nov 6, 2023 Chris Martinez
5 Reasons Why Congress Must Approve Aid to Ukraine Right Away ArticleOctober 12, 2023 5 Reasons Why Congress Must Approve Aid to Ukraine Right Away Immediate assistance to Ukraine is an imperative to counter Russian aggression, address Ukraine's immediate security needs, strengthen European and NATO resolve, check China's regional ambitions, and underscore American global leadership in times of crisis. Oct 12, 2023 Alan Yu, Robert Benson, Sam Hananel
Assessing Risk and Reward in the Saudi Megadeal ArticleSeptember 28, 2023 Assessing Risk and Reward in the Saudi Megadeal Negotiations around a “megadeal” for Saudi Arabia’s normalization with Israel should ensure the deal advances, rather than undermines, regional stability and prosperity. Sep 28, 2023 Allison McManus
Sustainable and Reliable: Securing Resources for the Clean Energy Future ReportSeptember 28, 2023 Sustainable and Reliable: Securing Resources for the Clean Energy Future The United States must act quickly, in concert with its allies, to secure an economically and environmentally sustainable supply chain of battery minerals that benefits and respects the rights of workers and front-line communities. Sep 28, 2023 Nicole Gentile, Anne Griffin, Robert Benson, 3 More Mark Haggerty, Mariel Lutz, Michael Clark
Protecting Democracy Online in 2024 and Beyond ReportSeptember 14, 2023 Protecting Democracy Online in 2024 and Beyond A series of high-profile global elections in 2024 will require social media platforms and generative AI developers to meet the moment amid an evolving and uncertain technology landscape. Sep 14, 2023 Megan Shahi
Guatemala’s Election Result Is a First Step in the Right Direction ArticleSeptember 6, 2023 Guatemala’s Election Result Is a First Step in the Right Direction However, the long transition period presents a risk to Bernardo Arévalo and Guatemala’s fragile democracy. Sep 6, 2023 Joel Martinez, Dan Restrepo, Heba Malik
McGovern-Dole Program Alleviates Hunger, Protects Democracy, and Bolsters U.S. Trade ArticleJuly 11, 2023 McGovern-Dole Program Alleviates Hunger, Protects Democracy, and Bolsters U.S. Trade Every McGovern-Dole dollar spent on food is a down payment on thriving democracies and trade. Jul 11, 2023 Sarnata Reynolds
Why Jens Stoltenberg Should Be a Candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize In the NewsJuly 10, 2023 Why Jens Stoltenberg Should Be a Candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize Lawrence J. Korb and Stephen J. Cimbala make the case for NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. Jul 10, 2023 Real Clear Defense Lawrence J. Korb, Stephen J. Cimbala
India’s Backsliding Democracy Past EventJuly 6, 2023 India’s Backsliding Democracy Examining how attempts to stifle dissent threaten the world’s largest democracy Jul 6, 2023
To Tackle Climate Change, the Cycle of Crisis, Debt, and Underinvestment in the Global South Must End ArticleJune 5, 2023 To Tackle Climate Change, the Cycle of Crisis, Debt, and Underinvestment in the Global South Must End The United States must push for transformative reforms to the global financial system to alleviate Global South debt burdens that prevent investments in climate, development, and democratic institutions. Jun 5, 2023 Kate Donald, Frances Colón, Anne Christianson, 2 More Heba Malik, Cassidy Childs
U.S. Diplomacy Can Prevent Canadian Transboundary Mining Pollution on the Northern Border ReportApril 18, 2023 U.S. Diplomacy Can Prevent Canadian Transboundary Mining Pollution on the Northern Border The Biden administration should press Canada to come to the table through the International Joint Commission to address Canadian mining pollution that poses significant danger to Alaskan communities. Apr 18, 2023 Michael Freeman
To Defend Democracy, the U.S. Must Hold Both Friends and Foes Accountable ArticleApril 5, 2023 To Defend Democracy, the U.S. Must Hold Both Friends and Foes Accountable Democratic backsliding among U.S. allies such as Israel, India, and Mexico starkly illustrates the challenge for the United States’ foreign policy agenda. Apr 5, 2023 Kate Donald, Heba Malik
What the U.S. Must Bring to the 2023 U.N. Loss and Damage Negotiations To Address Climate Change Impacts ArticleMarch 20, 2023 What the U.S. Must Bring to the 2023 U.N. Loss and Damage Negotiations To Address Climate Change Impacts The United States must show up to loss and damage discussions this year with solidarity, constructive negotiating positions, and credible finance solutions so that the world can not only address the losses and damages of climate change, but also continue to pursue ambitious climate mitigation goals. Mar 20, 2023 Cassidy Childs
A Conversation With U.K. Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy: Routes To Addressing Converging Domestic and Global Challenges Past EventMarch 15, 2023 A Conversation With U.K. Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy: Routes To Addressing Converging Domestic and Global Challenges How can U.S. and U.K. leaders increase cooperation under the “special relationship” to tackle the pressing issues that are converging both at home and abroad, including inclusive economies, threats to democracy, the climate crisis, and community justice and safety? Center for American Progress1333 H Street NWWashington, DC 20005 Mar 15, 2023