The Case for EU Defense
U.S. opposition to EU defense efforts since the 1990s has been a strategic mistake that has undermined both the EU and NATO. It’s time for a new U.S. approach that encourages ambitious EU defense strategies.
America Adrift
A new study of public attitudes on U.S. foreign policy issues finds that voters desire more government investment at home to remain competitive in the world.
Limit, Leverage, and Compete: A New Strategy on China
What the FY 2020 Defense Budget Gets Wrong
Mapping China’s Global Governance Ambitions
Securing a Democratic World
Northern Syria Security Dynamics and the Refugee Crisis
Ensuring stability in northern Syria will require international engagement that balances humanitarian concerns with the moral hazard created by Turkey’s occupation.
U.S. Diplomatic Leadership Is Needed to Restore Security and Protect Rights in the Middle East Conflict
The United States needs to adopt a more proactive approach to protect civilians, achieve a cease fire, and address the inequities and vulnerabilities exposed by the crisis.
The Challenges Facing the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2021
Denis McDonough, the new secretary of Veterans Affairs, must work to address his department’s many challenges while supporting the veterans who return from war.
National and Community Leaders Discuss How To End White Supremacist Violence
This video presents highlights from an event following the release of a joint report from the Center for American Progress and the McCain Institute for International Leadership on how to address the growing national security threat posed by white supremacist violence in the United States.
The First 100 Days: Analyzing the Biden Administration’s Foreign Policy Successes and Opportunities for the Next Year
The Biden administration has put U.S. foreign policy back on track and can continue crafting a sustainable and progressive national security agenda.
Assessing China’s Energy and Climate Goals
Beijing recently released modest near-term climate targets that will make it more difficult for China to meet its own carbon neutrality goal—and for other nations to meet global climate stabilization goals.
Putting Climate at the Center of the Trans-Atlantic Relationship
As the Biden administration reengages the United States with Europe, tackling climate change should be at the center of its strategy.
Fact Sheet: A National Policy Blueprint To End White Supremacist Violence
This fact sheet outlines a comprehensive strategy for tackling the urgent and complex threat of white supremacist violence.
A National Policy Blueprint To End White Supremacist Violence
America needs a comprehensive strategy to tackle the urgent and complex threat of white supremacist violence.
Charting a New Course for U.S.-Brazil Action on the Amazon
As the Leaders’ Climate Summit approaches, the Biden administration should consider every available option to promote effective conservation and sustainable development in the Amazon.
By Engaging Italy, Biden Can Strengthen Both the United States and the EU
Mario Draghi’s arrival as Italy’s new prime minister is a stroke of luck for Joe Biden; a rare opportunity for the United States and the EU to work together on a common agenda.
An Opportunity for Change: President Biden’s First Defense Budget Proposal
President Biden’s proposal is a chance to reshape how U.S. federal agencies handle the country’s top national security issues.
A Plan To Reform U.S. Security Assistance
The U.S. security assistance system that provides arms, training, and support to foreign partners is not fit for today’s global challenges; the Biden administration should reform it to ensure it supports overall U.S. goals.
Turning the Tide on Dirty Money
To promote domestic resilience and curb the malign influence of authoritarian powers, the United States and its democratic partners need to unite against corruption and kleptocracy.