Trump’s 28-Point Peace Plan Will Invite the Next War ArticleNovember 21, 2025 Trump’s 28-Point Peace Plan Will Invite the Next War The Trump administration’s leaked “peace plan” hands Moscow strategic victories, forces Ukraine to swallow unilateral concessions, and sets the stage for a deadlier future war. Nov 21, 2025 Robert Benson, Damian Murphy
What will the situation in Russia and Ukraine look like five years from now? In the NewsNovember 21, 2025 What will the situation in Russia and Ukraine look like five years from now? Robert Benson joined a symposium for NOTUS, in which he describes how the Russia-Ukraine conflict may look five years from now. Nov 21, 2025 NOTUS Robert Benson
Video Explainer: Trump’s Attacks on Multilateralism Make America Weaker, Not Stronger VideoNovember 20, 2025 Video Explainer: Trump’s Attacks on Multilateralism Make America Weaker, Not Stronger Multilateralism does not restrain the United States on the world stage; it provides a means to support the peace, security, and prosperity of the American people. Nov 20, 2025 Ryan Mulholland, Damian Murphy, Hai-Lam Phan, 1 More Olivia Mowry
Trump’s Sanctions on Russia Are Serious—Enforcement Will Decide Whether They Work ArticleNovember 18, 2025 Trump’s Sanctions on Russia Are Serious—Enforcement Will Decide Whether They Work President Trump’s new sanctions finally target the heart of Russia’s war machine, but only aggressive, disciplined enforcement will decide whether they actually bite. Nov 18, 2025 Robert Benson
Trump’s Attacks on Multilateralism Make America Weaker, Not Stronger ArticleNovember 13, 2025 Trump’s Attacks on Multilateralism Make America Weaker, Not Stronger Multilateral organizations like the United Nations and World Health Organization and international forums like the G20 and G7 do not restrain the United States on the world stage; they provide a means to support the peace, security, and prosperity of the American people. Nov 13, 2025 Ryan Mulholland, Damian Murphy
Beyond participation trophies: The EU’s credibility crisis in the Western Balkans In the NewsOctober 6, 2025 Beyond participation trophies: The EU’s credibility crisis in the Western Balkans In an op-ed published by Euractiv, Robert Benson argues that the EU cannot credibly preach democracy abroad while tolerating stagnation in its own neighborhood. Oct 6, 2025 Euractiv Robert Benson
The Transatlantic Rift: The Trump Administration’s Unilateralism Undermines a Coordinated China Strategy and Weakens America ArticleSeptember 16, 2025 The Transatlantic Rift: The Trump Administration’s Unilateralism Undermines a Coordinated China Strategy and Weakens America The Trump administration has shattered the transatlantic alliance, squandering a key edge over China and leaving America weaker, poorer, and more isolated. Sep 16, 2025 Michael Clark
The Turnberry trap: Trump, Europe and global reordering In the NewsSeptember 3, 2025 The Turnberry trap: Trump, Europe and global reordering In an op-ed published by Politico Europe, Robert Benson argues that President Trump's recent trade deal with the European Union represents an alarming global reordering—one that empowers bullying, sows division, and destabilizes international norms. Sep 3, 2025 Politico Europe Robert Benson
The Trump-Putin Alaska Meeting: Preventing a Surrender Summit ArticleAugust 12, 2025 The Trump-Putin Alaska Meeting: Preventing a Surrender Summit Trump’s planned Alaska meeting with Putin risks becoming a “surrender summit” that pressures Ukraine into abandoning NATO aspirations and accepting imposed neutrality, rewarding Russian aggression. Aug 12, 2025 Robert Benson, Damian Murphy
Trump’s Latest Trade Deals Raise More Questions Than Answers and Harm America’s Future ArticleAugust 5, 2025 Trump’s Latest Trade Deals Raise More Questions Than Answers and Harm America’s Future Trump’s trade agenda continues to deliver losses for the American economy and the country’s long-term security despite “deals” with the European Union, Japan, and others. Aug 5, 2025 Ryan Mulholland
Democracy on the Line: Global Lessons on Countering Authoritarianism Past EventJuly 15, 2025 Democracy on the Line: Global Lessons on Countering Authoritarianism Join the Center for American Progress for a critical conversation on what it takes to defend democracy. Online via Zoom Jul 15, 2025
America’s Role in the World: The Value of Leadership and Alliance Past EventJune 5, 2025 America’s Role in the World: The Value of Leadership and Alliance Join us for a conversation with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) as part of CAP’s “What’s Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Jun 5, 2025