Kaveh Toofan is a special assistant for National Security and International Policy at American Progress. Prior to joining American Progress, he interned at the International Rescue Committee and the U.S. State Department, working to promote human rights and national security. Toofan received a B.A. in political science from the University of California, Berkeley, with a focus in international politics. In his spare time, Toofan loves to play music and visit as many national parks as possible.
Lawrence J. Korb and Kaveh Toofan consider the budget of the Veterans Affairs Department.
Lawrence J. Korb and Kaveh Toofan write about President Biden's first defense budget.
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.
President Biden’s proposal is a chance to reshape how U.S. federal agencies handle the country’s top national security issues.