Iran War Triggered a Diesel and Fertilizer Crisis for America’s Farmers VideoSeptember 24, 2026 Iran War Triggered a Diesel and Fertilizer Crisis for America’s Farmers Fertilizer and diesel prices have spiked to record highs due to the war in Iran, making it difficult for American farmers such as Aaron Lehman to grow their crops and make a living, and consumers are paying more for the food that they eat. Sep 24, 2026 Margaret Cooney, Cody Hankerson, Hai-Lam Phan, 2 More Toni Pandolfo, Gibson Gillett-Behrens
Flying Blind: The Peril of Trump’s Unprepared Approach to China In the NewsSeptember 23, 2026 Flying Blind: The Peril of Trump’s Unprepared Approach to China In an op-ed for The Contrarian, Jonathan Fritz explains why President Trump's uncoordinated approach to diplomacy means his upcoming summit with Xi Jinping is unlikely to advance American interests. Sep 23, 2026 The Contrarian Jonathan Fritz
Americans Are Paying More at the Pump as Trump’s War With Iran Expands ArticleSeptember 18, 2026 Americans Are Paying More at the Pump as Trump’s War With Iran Expands The Trump administration’s decision to start its war with Iran has been a geostrategic disaster, and an analysis of state-by-state increases of gas and diesel prices shows how the war continues to cost American families. Sep 18, 2026 Ryan Mulholland, Courtney Federico
Point: China Is a Competitor for Now; Let’s Keep It That Way In the NewsSeptember 17, 2026 Point: China Is a Competitor for Now; Let’s Keep It That Way Jonathan Fritz writes in Inside Sources about why the relationship between the United States and China is one not of enemies but of competitors. Sep 17, 2026 Inside Sources Jonathan Fritz
Reforming National Security for the Future Past EventSeptember 16, 2026 Reforming National Security for the Future Join the Center for American Progress to discuss how the United States can not only restore our security globally, but do it better. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Sep 16, 2026
Trump Wanted a European MAGA but May Get an Anti-American Europe ArticleSeptember 10, 2026 Trump Wanted a European MAGA but May Get an Anti-American Europe The Trump administration sees Germany’s far right as a European MAGA ally, but by empowering the AfD, it risks strengthening a nationalist movement that seeks to weaken American influence and reshape Europe on its own terms. Sep 10, 2026 Robert Benson
Hungary After Orbán: The Promises and Risks of Democratic Renewal ArticleAugust 26, 2026 Hungary After Orbán: The Promises and Risks of Democratic Renewal The true measure of success will emerge after the excitement of Orbán’s defeat has faded—and if the new government builds a political system that no leader can capture again. Aug 26, 2026 Robert Benson, Dan Herman, Gabriel de Kergolay
Fact Sheet: Costs of Iran War Fact SheetAugust 20, 2026 Fact Sheet: Costs of Iran War The Trump administration’s war in Iran has cost at least $1,200 per household. With no end in sight, American families are paying a price. Aug 20, 2026 Ryan Mulholland, Courtney Federico, Allison McManus
Stopping Trump’s Crypto Corruption: The Risks of the Clarity Act to Democracy and National Security Past EventJuly 22, 2026 Stopping Trump’s Crypto Corruption: The Risks of the Clarity Act to Democracy and National Security Please join the Center for American Progress for a conversation with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) on why stronger oversight and anticorruption rules for cryptocurrency markets are essential to protecting U.S. national security and our democracy. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Jul 22, 2026
Burnham must avoid Starmer’s Trump mistake In the NewsJuly 6, 2026 Burnham must avoid Starmer’s Trump mistake In an op-ed for The Financial Times, Neera Tanden argues that as the new prime minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham must take a stronger approach than his predecessor did. Jul 6, 2026 The Financial Times Neera Tanden
The debate over AGOA is missing the point In the NewsJuly 6, 2026 The debate over AGOA is missing the point In an op-ed for Semafor Africa, Daniele Nyirandutiye argues that in considering whether to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, Congress is having the wrong debate. Jul 6, 2026 Semafor Africa Daniele Nyirandutiye
What screwworm and Ebola tell us about the cost of isolationism In the NewsJune 30, 2026 What screwworm and Ebola tell us about the cost of isolationism In an op-ed for Devex, Daniele Nyirandutiye argues that recent screwworm and Ebola outbreaks demonstrate how, by defunding global health systems, the Trump administration undermines American public safety. Jun 30, 2026 Devex Daniele Nyirandutiye
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy IssueNovember 1, 2021 Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.