The Case for EU Defense
U.S. opposition to EU defense efforts since the 1990s has been a strategic mistake that has undermined both the EU and NATO. It’s time for a new U.S. approach that encourages ambitious EU defense strategies.
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Putting Climate at the Center of the Trans-Atlantic Relationship
As the Biden administration reengages the United States with Europe, tackling climate change should be at the center of its strategy.
By Engaging Italy, Biden Can Strengthen Both the United States and the EU
Mario Draghi’s arrival as Italy’s new prime minister is a stroke of luck for Joe Biden; a rare opportunity for the United States and the EU to work together on a common agenda.
In Our Hands
To effectively relaunch and renew the trans-Atlantic bond, both the United States and Europe must make a comprehensive commitment to progressive values.
NATO’s Financing Gap
NATO needs to think beyond the 2 percent pledge to close its capabilities gap.
No Time to Celebrate: Progressive Politics in the Pandemic’s Wake
While the pandemic has illustrated the need for progressive policies more than ever, significant challenges still confront those who advocate for and hope to implement them.
The First 100 Days: Toward a More Sustainable and Values-Based National Security Approach
An actionable plan for the next administration’s progressive national security agenda.
Interactive: The First 100 Days
This interactive database features nearly 250 recommendations that the next administration can advance, adopt, and implement within the first 100 days to set the country on a path toward a more progressive national security approach.
Why Hungary’s Democratic Backsliding Should Prompt NATO To Act
Hungary’s democratic backsliding and increasingly nationalist rhetoric threatens the stability of the alliance. NATO needs to respond.
How White Supremacy Returned to Mainstream Politics
This report provides a guide to identifying and calling out the white nationalist ideas that are infiltrating U.S. political discourse.
Any Kosovo-Serbia Deal Needs the European Union
Upcoming Kosovo-Serbia talks at the White House raise concerns that by cutting out the European Union, the Trump administration may sacrifice the region’s long-term stability for a political win.
Italy After COVID-19: Betrayal or Renewal?
The United States and the European Union can help Italy out of a 25-year mess.
Building a Strong Middle Class Through Career Pathways Programs
The United States can raise academic outcomes, lower youth unemployment, and strengthen its economy by following the leads of Germany, Singapore, and Switzerland in training their youth for in-demand jobs.
The Weakest Link: Russian Influence Operation in the Netherlands Reveals Vulnerabilities in EU Foreign Policy Powers
A new Russia scandal has emerged—this time in the Netherlands.
A Migrant Model To Follow: Portugal’s Response to the Coronavirus
The United States and other countries should take a cue from the humanitarian ways that Portugal is treating migrants and asylum-seekers during this pandemic.