Peter Juul is a senior policy analyst at American Progress, where he specializes in the Middle East, military affairs, and U.S. national security policy. He holds degrees in international relations from Carleton College and security studies from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.
Creative policy thinking can help the United States and the international community avert the worst human security outcomes in Afghanistan.
The Biden administration can rebalance America’s policy in the Middle East through diplomacy, economic statecraft, and security cooperation—all while shifting away from direct military action.
There were important gains coming out of America’s post-9/11 foreign policy, but some important successes came at great strategic, material, and human costs.
The Biden administration signaled an effort to shift overall U.S. policy by prioritizing diplomacy and making some modest shifts on the military front, but key human security challenges loom on the horizon.
A new study of U.S. public opinion shows a common path forward for the country based on national economic development and a more cooperative politics.
Wise investments in space exploration today will pay off for years to come.
Ongoing conflicts and political repression reflect enduring regional challenges in the Middle East during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Authors Brian Katulis and Peter Juul urge the United States to help Iran address the urgent coronavirus crisis.
In order to avoid another costly war in the Middle East, the United States must prioritize diplomacy and a more balanced regional stabilization strategy.
Iran’s central role as an epicenter for the global spread of COVID-19 adds yet another complication onto the already complex set of questions surrounding U.S. policy toward Tehran.
Brian Katulis and Peter Juul write about Iran's capacity to engage in asymmetrical warfare such as cyberattacks and acts of terrorism.
An innovative study of U.S. public attitudes on foreign policy this year finds a strong appetite for an alternative to the current U.S. foreign policy approach.
Author Peter Juul argues that the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria, the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, and an emboldened Assad regime have left the United States unable to safeguard its interests or protect against an Islamic State revival in the region.
CAP releases poll results showing Americans' opinions on American foreign policy under the Trump administration.
How the Trump administration has blundered into confrontation with Tehran.
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.
Author Peter Juul argues that instead of focusing on militarized security competition in space, the United States should favor peaceful space exploration that would benefit all nations.
In order to counter mounting global competition, Peter Juul explains why the United States needs a new civilian agency that will do for IT what NASA does for aeronautics and space exploration.
To best advance U.S. interests and values, the United States should launch a renewed diplomatic effort to de-escalate Syria’s civil war.
Brian Katulis and Peter Juul discuss how the United States has lacked of a meaningful, effective Syria strategy—even before the Trump administration.
The United States should choose a pragmatic path forward to ensure the strict implementation of the nuclear agreement and counter Iran’s destabilizing policies.
President Trump’s impulsive decision-making and reliance on the military as his primary foreign policy tool jeopardizes America’s national security.
The new national security advisor needs to start with damage control.
The next administration should build on the progress made to send astronauts beyond the moon.
