Preventing Endless War Requires Real Congressional Oversight—Not New War Authority
Congress needs to do real oversight about how and whether the current wars should continue before considering any new AUMF.
Africa
From Threat to Opportunity
At a time of exponential growth across Africa, the United States stands to significantly benefit from growing trade and lasting alliances on the continent if it positions itself strategically today.
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.
The White House’s Immigration Framework Would Eviscerate Immigration from Latin America, Africa, and Asia
Slashing family migration and eliminating the diversity visa program would result in more than 350,000 fewer immigrants each year.
America’s Relationship with Africa in a New Era
The United States should work to unlock Africa’s tremendous potential to be a powerhouse of future growth lifting millions out of poverty, a substantial market for U.S. goods, and a breadbasket to the world.
Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in Egypt
Egypt is another example of Trump’s fondness for an increasingly authoritarian government in a country where he has business interests.
Bending Toward Justice
The rise of Donald Trump possesses parallels to apartheid South Africa—but the best course of action in the face of dangerous political setbacks is to stand in unwavering opposition at every turn.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Indispensable Partners: Reenergizing U.S.-India Ties
Vikram Singh, Vice President for National Security and International Policy at the Center for American Progress, testifies before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs.
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.
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?
Reducing Poverty Through Climate Action
Ending poverty and preventing catastrophic climate change is within our reach, especially if countries commit to a new global development agenda that improves livelihoods in ways that support low-carbon and sustainable economic growth.