The Biden Administration Needs to Stick the Landing on Trade In the NewsDec 14, 2023 The Biden Administration Needs to Stick the Landing on Trade Trevor Sutton writes in The National Interest about the importance of the Biden administration's approach to trade policy. Dec 14, 2023 The National Interest Trevor Sutton
Trade Beyond Neoliberalism: Concluding a Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminum ReportDec 4, 2023 Trade Beyond Neoliberalism: Concluding a Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminum A proposed trade deal with the European Union offers a historic opportunity to align the global economy with climate action and the interests of workers—but only if Washington and Brussels can put aside their differences. Dec 4, 2023 Trevor Sutton, Mike Williams
Official COP28 Side Event: Trade in a Climate-Constrained World: Adding Value From U.S. Manufacturing to Indian Entrepreneurship Past EventDec 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. Dec 3, 2023 Patrick Gaspard, Koyel Mandal, Anna Fendley, 5 More Trevor Sutton, Shrashtant Patara, Rajani Ranjan Rashmi, Marta Torres Gunfaus, John Podesta
A New Horizon in U.S. Trade Policy ReportMar 14, 2023 A New Horizon in U.S. Trade Policy Under President Biden, the United States is reinvigorating its trade policy to better confront the major challenges of the 21st century, but key questions remain. Mar 14, 2023 Trevor Sutton, Mike Williams
The CHIPS and Science Act Will Invest in U.S. Innovation and Create Jobs Fact SheetJul 29, 2022 The CHIPS and Science Act Will Invest in U.S. Innovation and Create Jobs Historic bipartisan legislation will cut families’ costs, create jobs, and enhance American competitiveness. Jul 29, 2022 Trevor Sutton, Sofia Carratala, Colin Seeberger
Biden’s Economic Plan Leaves Asian Leaders Wanting More In the NewsMay 27, 2022 Biden’s Economic Plan Leaves Asian Leaders Wanting More Tobias Harris and Trevor Sutton write about the new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. May 27, 2022 Foreign Policy Tobias Harris, Trevor Sutton
The Net-Zero Banking Alliance ArticleNov 4, 2021 The Net-Zero Banking Alliance A new private sector-led initiative presents the opportunity for major global financial institutions to play a key role in decarbonizing the global economy. Nov 4, 2021 Trevor Sutton
Creating a Domestic U.S. Supply Chain for Clean Energy Technology ReportOct 4, 2021 Creating a Domestic U.S. Supply Chain for Clean Energy Technology With the federal government poised to make historic investments in deploying clean technology, America also needs policies that build renewable energy supply chains at home. Oct 4, 2021 Mike Williams, Trevor Sutton
What Tokyo and Seoul must do to meet their coal pledges In the NewsAug 1, 2021 What Tokyo and Seoul must do to meet their coal pledges Trevor Sutton and Abigail Bard explain how Japan and South Korea can effectively meet their commitments to end financing for overseas coal projects. Aug 1, 2021 Japan Times Trevor Sutton, Abigail Bard
Great Power Competition Is Not Enough In the NewsMar 22, 2021 Great Power Competition Is Not Enough Ben Judah and Trevor Sutton write about the U.S.-China relationship. Mar 22, 2021 Foreign Policy Ben Judah, Trevor Sutton
Turning the Tide on Dirty Money ReportFeb 26, 2021 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. Feb 26, 2021 Trevor Sutton, Ben Judah
The Treasury Department Should Lead the Fight Against Corruption and Kleptocracy ReportDec 10, 2020 The Treasury Department Should Lead the Fight Against Corruption and Kleptocracy The United States should do more to combat the strategic use of corruption by authoritarian states and the private sector actors who enable it. Dec 10, 2020 Trevor Sutton, Simon Clark
Adieu to Laissez-Faire Trade In the NewsOct 21, 2020 Adieu to Laissez-Faire Trade Trevor Sutton and Andy Green explain how the next administration can advocate for trade policies that build a stronger and fairer economic system at home and abroad. Oct 21, 2020 Democracy Trevor Sutton, Andy Green
The Meaning of the FinCEN Files In the NewsOct 8, 2020 The Meaning of the FinCEN Files Trevor Sutton writes about what the FinCEN Files say about the global economy. Oct 8, 2020 Offshore Initiative Trevor Sutton
WTO Reform Must Start at the Top ArticleJul 29, 2020 WTO Reform Must Start at the Top The world’s largest trade body needs a leader committed to a fairer and more sustainable global economy. Jul 29, 2020 Trevor Sutton, Andy Green
Getting Ahead of the Curve: Why the United States Needs To Plan for the Coronavirus in the Americas ReportMay 5, 2020 Getting Ahead of the Curve: Why the United States Needs To Plan for the Coronavirus in the Americas The United States cannot afford to ignore the progressing spread of COVID-19 among its neighbors in the Americas. May 5, 2020 Trevor Sutton, Dan Restrepo, Joel Martinez
Don’t Let the U.S. Response to the Coronavirus Crisis Do More Damage to Democracy ArticleApr 6, 2020 Don’t Let the U.S. Response to the Coronavirus Crisis Do More Damage to Democracy The long journey to bring a resolution to the COVID-19 pandemic requires unprecedented actions, but sacrificing our civil liberties shouldn’t be among them. Apr 6, 2020 Brian Katulis, Trevor Sutton
Lessons for the United States From International Economic Responses to the Coronavirus ArticleMar 26, 2020 Lessons for the United States From International Economic Responses to the Coronavirus The international community can offer the United States creative policy solutions as it seeks to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mar 26, 2020 Trevor Sutton, Jordan Link, Anna Lipscomb
The Anomaly of Taiwanese Democracy In the NewsMar 11, 2020 The Anomaly of Taiwanese Democracy Trevor Sutton discusses why policymakers in Washington, D.C., should pay attention to the success of Taiwan's democratic experiment. Mar 11, 2020 The Washington Monthly Trevor Sutton
Taking the High Ground ReportOct 23, 2019 Taking the High Ground Repairing the damage done to global human rights under President Trump will require a forceful and expansive human rights agenda from the next administration. Oct 23, 2019 Trevor Sutton, Carolyn Kenney
Donald Trump’s Gift to Kleptocrats ReportOct 21, 2019 Donald Trump’s Gift to Kleptocrats The president’s attempted shakedown of Ukraine is a colossal blow to U.S. efforts to fight corruption around the world. Oct 21, 2019 Trevor Sutton, Alexandra Schmitt
Trump pushes failed Latin America policy now reflected in Guatemala Trump pushes failed Latin America policy now reflected in Guatemala Author Trevor Sutton criticizes the Trump administration's short-sighted and misguided approach to addressing corruption and migration in Latin America. Sep 5, 2019 The Hill Trevor Sutton
The Real Roots of the Border Crisis VideoJul 16, 2019 The Real Roots of the Border Crisis The United States has to first understand what's driving migration in the Americas in order to manage it in a cooperative, compassionate, and pragmatic way. Jul 16, 2019 Dan Restrepo, Joel Martinez, Trevor Sutton, 1 More Andrew Satter
Getting Migration in the Americas Right ReportJun 24, 2019 Getting Migration in the Americas Right The United States must reject the politics of cruelty and chart a new course on migration policy that is cooperative, compassionate, and pragmatic. Jun 24, 2019 Dan Restrepo, Trevor Sutton, Joel Martinez
The Rise of Far-Right Populism Threatens Global Democracy and Security ArticleNov 2, 2018 The Rise of Far-Right Populism Threatens Global Democracy and Security The stunning gains by openly illiberal candidates and parties and the decline in support for democracy should be a huge wake up call for liberal democratic leaders. Nov 2, 2018 Max Bergmann, Carolyn Kenney, Trevor Sutton
Why Nikki Haley Had the Right Message on Corruption—But was the Wrong Messenger In the NewsSep 25, 2018 Why Nikki Haley Had the Right Message on Corruption—But was the Wrong Messenger Author Trevor Sutton discusses why U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley should turn her anti-corruption message toward the Trump administration and the congressional majority. Sep 25, 2018 The National Interest Trevor Sutton
Securing a Democratic World ReportSep 5, 2018 Securing a Democratic World The future of U.S. national security and a liberal democratic world depends on America embracing democratic values, locking arms with its democratic allies to stem the rise of authoritarianism, and growing the community of democratic nations. Sep 5, 2018 Kelly Magsamen, Max Bergmann, Michael Fuchs, 1 More Trevor Sutton
Asia Doesn’t Need Another Crisis ReportJan 24, 2018 Asia Doesn’t Need Another Crisis Following Taiwan’s 2016 elections, Beijing has chosen the path of provocation in cross-Strait relations, undermining East Asia’s already fragile peace. Jan 24, 2018 Rudy deLeon, Trevor Sutton, Blaine Johnson
Making Reform a Priority for Taiwan’s Fishing Fleet ReportJan 8, 2018 Making Reform a Priority for Taiwan’s Fishing Fleet Reform of the Taiwanese fishing sector will strengthen bilateral ties between Taipei and Washington and enhance global perceptions of Taiwanese democracy. Jan 8, 2018 Trevor Sutton, Avery Siciliano
Can You Separate the Fight Against Corruption from Democracy? In the NewsNov 26, 2017 Can You Separate the Fight Against Corruption from Democracy? Author Trevor Sutton describes why U.S. officials should support anticorruption efforts that emanate from civil society if it hopes to live up to its democratic values. Nov 26, 2017 The National Interest Trevor Sutton
Najib’s US Visit Sends a Troubling Message on Rule of Law In the NewsSep 13, 2017 Najib’s US Visit Sends a Troubling Message on Rule of Law Authors Trevor Sutton and Brian Harding examine why President Donald Trump's meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak sends a demoralizing message on democracy and corruption. Sep 13, 2017 The Diplomat Trevor Sutton, Brian Harding
U.S.-Indonesia and U.S.-Malaysia Relations in the Trump Era ReportJun 5, 2017 U.S.-Indonesia and U.S.-Malaysia Relations in the Trump Era While official ties remain stable, President Trump is damaging long-term U.S. interests in Southeast Asia’s major Muslim-majority nations. Jun 5, 2017 Brian Harding, Trevor Sutton
Why Taiwan’s Gay Marriage Ruling Matters In the NewsJun 1, 2017 Why Taiwan’s Gay Marriage Ruling Matters Trevor Sutton and Brian Harding write about the importance of Taiwan's ruling in support of same-sex marriage. Jun 1, 2017 The Diplomat Trevor Sutton, Brian Harding
The Conscientious Consumer’s Guide to Fighting Seafood Slavery VideoFeb 9, 2017 The Conscientious Consumer’s Guide to Fighting Seafood Slavery Learn how the everyday consumer can join the fight against seafood slavery and ensure that the seafood they buy is sustainably and ethically produced. Feb 9, 2017 Aki Suzuki, Avery Siciliano, Trevor Sutton, 1 More Michael Conathan
Preserving International Justice in the Age of Donald Trump ReportJan 23, 2017 Preserving International Justice in the Age of Donald Trump If international criminal justice is to remain a viable project during the Trump administration, it will need to adapt and evolve. Jan 23, 2017 Trevor Sutton, John Norris, Carolyn Kenney
Diversifying and Strengthening Our National Security Workforce ArticleJan 10, 2017 Diversifying and Strengthening Our National Security Workforce Federal agencies must sustain the efforts undertaken by President Barack Obama to ensure that the U.S. national security workforce reflects the talent and experience of the entire country. Jan 10, 2017 Trevor Sutton, Carolyn Kenney
Seafood Slavery ReportDec 15, 2016 Seafood Slavery Recent media investigations have revealed regular use of forced labor in the international seafood supply chain. Here’s how the U.S. government and the private sector should respond to curtail these abuses. Dec 15, 2016 Trevor Sutton, Avery Siciliano
Violence and Peace ReportOct 24, 2016 Violence and Peace In countries across the world, corrupt officials conspire with criminal actors to profit off of human misery. The United States and its international partners should do more to hold both groups accountable for their abuses. Oct 24, 2016 Trevor Sutton
UNCLOS Won’t Help America in the South China Sea In the NewsAug 3, 2016 UNCLOS Won’t Help America in the South China Sea Mike Fuchs and Trevor Sutton discuss why gaining an advantage in the South China Sea is not a reason the United States should ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Aug 3, 2016 The National Interest Michael Fuchs, Trevor Sutton
Building Accountability From the Inside Out ReportMay 12, 2016 Building Accountability From the Inside Out An international body based in Guatemala has made major progress against entrenched corruption in the country, achieving what few thought was possible. This report examines the factors behind that success and whether they can be replicated in other places that graft plagues. May 12, 2016 Trevor Sutton
The Real Scandal Behind the Panama Papers ArticleMay 10, 2016 The Real Scandal Behind the Panama Papers The Panama Papers revealed how financial system opacity enables crime, corruption, and terrorism. The United States has an opportunity to lead in the global effort against corruption—after getting its own house in order. May 10, 2016 Molly Elgin-Cossart, Trevor Sutton
Let the Sunshine In ReportMar 17, 2016 Let the Sunshine In This report assesses how the Open Government Partnership—an innovative experiment in multilateral cooperation—is faring after four years and offers recommendations going forward. Mar 17, 2016 Molly Elgin-Cossart, Trevor Sutton, Kathryn Sachs
Confronting the Terror Finance Challenge in Today’s Middle East ReportNov 2, 2015 Confronting the Terror Finance Challenge in Today’s Middle East The United States must update its terror finance policy framework to meet new challenges and enduring threats from state actors and nonstate groups. Nov 2, 2015 Hardin Lang, Peter Juul, Trevor Sutton
How to Halt the Afghan Drug Trade: Follow the Money In the NewsMar 22, 2015 How to Halt the Afghan Drug Trade: Follow the Money Mary Beth Goodman and Trevor Sutton discuss how to curb the narcotics trade in Afghanistan. Mar 22, 2015 Newsweek Mary Beth Goodman, Trevor Sutton
Tackling Corruption in Afghanistan: It’s Now or Never ReportMar 17, 2015 Tackling Corruption in Afghanistan: It’s Now or Never Afghanistan has become one of the most corrupt countries on earth, but the election of a new government offers a critical opportunity for reform that neither Kabul nor Washington can afford to waste. Mar 17, 2015 Mary Beth Goodman, Trevor Sutton
To Stem the Flow of Illicit Drugs from Afghanistan, Follow the Money ReportMar 17, 2015 To Stem the Flow of Illicit Drugs from Afghanistan, Follow the Money Afghanistan is the world’s largest producer of opium. Curbing the drug trade will require enhanced efforts to monitor the flow of illicit financial funds, as well as Afghan political will to enforce action. Mar 17, 2015 Mary Beth Goodman, Trevor Sutton
A Pivotal Year for Malaysia on the Global Stage ReportJan 29, 2015 A Pivotal Year for Malaysia on the Global Stage As it assumes the chairmanship of ASEAN and takes a two-year nonpermanent seat on the U.N. Security Council, Malaysia will be a focus of the United States’ engagement in Asia and have an outsized presence throughout 2015. The United States has much to gain from enhanced ties with Malaysia, but there are limits to the relationship. Jan 29, 2015 Brian Harding, Trevor Sutton