International Justice on Trial? ReportMarch 28, 2018 International Justice on Trial? International justice is at a critical crossroads, offering a perfect moment to examine its key accomplishments, shortcomings, and challenges moving forward. Mar 28, 2018 Carolyn Kenney, John Norris
How Climate Change and Water and Food Insecurity Drive Instability ReportNovember 30, 2017 How Climate Change and Water and Food Insecurity Drive Instability Climate change poses serious security risks, particularly as it affects water and food security in fragile states, and ignoring these risks will take an increasing toll on human lives and livelihoods, economic prosperity, and peace and security around the world. Nov 30, 2017 Carolyn Kenney
Why You Should Care About Donald Trump’s Conflicts of Interest VideoAugust 17, 2017 Why You Should Care About Donald Trump’s Conflicts of Interest Senior Fellow John Norris discusses the possible ramifications of President Trump's global conflicts of interest. Aug 17, 2017 John Norris, Hayden Duncan, Andrew Satter
Climate Change, Water Security, and U.S. National Security ReportMarch 22, 2017 Climate Change, Water Security, and U.S. National Security The United States must continue to address the global challenges presented by climate change, such as water scarcity, in order to mitigate and prevent the threats they pose to national and international security. Mar 22, 2017 Carolyn Kenney
Trump’s Siege on International Development ArticleMarch 10, 2017 Trump’s Siege on International Development In the wake of recent Trump administration proposals, the international development community is fighting for the future of programs that save millions of lives and make America more secure and prosperous. Mar 10, 2017 John Norris
Preserving International Justice in the Age of Donald Trump ReportJanuary 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
A Better Approach to Fragile States ReportJune 22, 2016 A Better Approach to Fragile States CAP argues for a new strategy to shrink the number of fragile states by creating a new mechanism called Inclusion, Growth, and Peace Compacts. Jun 22, 2016 John Norris
A Critical Year for Humanitarianism ReportFebruary 9, 2016 A Critical Year for Humanitarianism The international community is making a major push in 2016 to bring reforms to a global humanitarian system stretched close to the breaking point. Feb 9, 2016 John Norris, Carolyn Kenney
Leave No One Behind ReportSeptember 18, 2015 Leave No One Behind Leave No One Behind is the headline of the Sustainable Development Goals, but without further definition and a plan to achieve this objective, it will be nothing more than soaring rhetoric. Sep 18, 2015 Molly Elgin-Cossart
Fighting Corruption One Goal at a Time ReportSeptember 9, 2015 Fighting Corruption One Goal at a Time The new global development agenda pledges to curb corruption and illicit financial flows. The United States can help make sure this commitment becomes more than just words. Sep 9, 2015 Molly Elgin-Cossart, Alex Zerden
President Obama’s Africa Record: The Hard Road to a Genuine Partnership ArticleJuly 21, 2015 President Obama’s Africa Record: The Hard Road to a Genuine Partnership On the cusp of his trip to Africa, how does President Obama’s record on the continent stand up? Jul 21, 2015 John Norris
Fragile Progress ReportJune 8, 2015 Fragile Progress The risk that impoverished populations in fragile and conflict-affected states will be left behind by the United Nations' ambitious development agenda is increasing as member states negotiate the post-2015 development agenda, also known as the Sustainable Development Goals. Jun 8, 2015 John Norris, Casey Dunning, Annie Malknecht
Delivering Development After 2015 ReportAugust 25, 2014 Delivering Development After 2015 The conversation on the post-2015 development agenda is shifting from defining goals to financing and implementation, providing both opportunities and challenges as financing negotiations culminate in July 2015. Aug 25, 2014 Molly Elgin-Cossart
What the Millennium Development Goals Have Accomplished ArticleAugust 18, 2014 What the Millennium Development Goals Have Accomplished With just 500 days left before the Millennium Development Goals expire, it is important to acknowledge all that they have spurred the world to achieve. Aug 18, 2014 Annie Malknecht
Africa 2.0: Looking to the Future ArticleAugust 5, 2014 Africa 2.0: Looking to the Future The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, focused on investment in the next generation, sets the stage for sustained partnership, and a commitment to regularizing the U.S.-Africa dialogue can help ensure its success. Aug 5, 2014 Molly Elgin-Cossart
What to Watch at the BRICS Summit in Brazil ArticleJuly 14, 2014 What to Watch at the BRICS Summit in Brazil The meeting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa this week highlights the potentially positive role the group could play in revitalizing the global system of partnerships and alliances to tackle the challenges of the 21st century. Jul 14, 2014 Molly Elgin-Cossart
Applying Universal Goals to the United States ReportMay 12, 2014 Applying Universal Goals to the United States One of the most innovative elements of the emerging post-2015 global development agenda is a focus on universality. What would that mean in the United States? May 12, 2014 John Norris, Molly Elgin-Cossart, Casey Dunning
The Case for Regional Compacts ReportMarch 17, 2014 The Case for Regional Compacts As the Millennium Challenge Corporation approaches its 10-year anniversary, it must explore and implement new aid approaches to stay on the cutting edge of international development best practices. Embracing regional compacts and regional threshold programs would allow the MCC to increase its number of beneficiaries and the sustained impact of its work at little to no additional cost. Mar 17, 2014 Paul Applegarth, Casey Dunning, John Norris
Is Local Spending Better? ReportNovember 4, 2013 Is Local Spending Better? By better defining the rationale behind procurement reform, increasing transparency, and using current mechanisms to expand its partner base, USAID can greatly increase its partnerships with local institutions while also building support for this critical reform within the U.S. development community. Nov 4, 2013 Casey Dunning
The Role of the U.S. Government in Promoting Private-Sector Development Solutions ReportAugust 14, 2013 The Role of the U.S. Government in Promoting Private-Sector Development Solutions A series of seismic changes are fundamentally altering how we should think about the relationship between public and private flows targeted at promoting development. Aug 14, 2013 John Podesta, John Norris
Tackling Tax Havens ArticleJuly 31, 2013 Tackling Tax Havens Wholesale tax evasion, particularly in the developing world, can have devastating effects. Jul 31, 2013 Akinyi Ochieng
Atrocities Prevention Board ReportJune 13, 2013 Atrocities Prevention Board With the Atrocities Prevention Board having just completed its first anniversary, it's time to take a look at its accomplishments, challenges, and potential for growth. Jun 13, 2013 John Norris, Annie Malknecht
John Podesta on the U.N. Post-2015 Development Agenda VideoMay 30, 2013 John Podesta on the U.N. Post-2015 Development Agenda In this video, Center for American Progress Chair John Podesta, who served on the U.N. High-Level Panel, discusses the panel's recommendations to eradicate poverty and transform world economies through sustainable development. May 30, 2013 John Podesta
Twitter Town Hall on the Post-2015 Development Agenda ArticleMay 30, 2013 Twitter Town Hall on the Post-2015 Development Agenda CAP Chair John Podesta held a Twitter town hall to take questions on the High-Level Panel on the Post-2015 Development Agenda on April 8, 2013. May 30, 2013 John Podesta