In Defense of NATO: Why the Trans-Atlantic Alliance Matters ArticleMar 26, 2024 In Defense of NATO: Why the Trans-Atlantic Alliance Matters As NATO approaches its 75th anniversary, the Center for American Progress reflects on the enormity of its successes and the challenges the alliance faces in the years ahead. Mar 26, 2024 Robert Benson
Standing With Ukraine: The Urgent Call for Continued U.S. Support VideoFeb 24, 2024 Standing With Ukraine: The Urgent Call for Continued U.S. Support Two years into the Ukraine war, the United States faces a critical juncture: Will Congress rise to the occasion and bolster security assistance to support Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty and democracy? Feb 24, 2024 Robert Benson, Sam Hananel, Allison McManus, 3 More Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Kayla-Ajanae Archer-Buckley
U.S. Must Weigh the Strategic and Moral Costs of Abandoning Support for Ukraine ArticleFeb 14, 2024 U.S. Must Weigh the Strategic and Moral Costs of Abandoning Support for Ukraine As the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine draws near, the United States must look toward fortifying the bedrock principles of the international order. Feb 14, 2024 Robert Benson, Allison McManus, Johan Hassel
Congress Must Provide Funding and Protect Oversight To Meet Global Security and Humanitarian Needs ArticleFeb 5, 2024 Congress Must Provide Funding and Protect Oversight To Meet Global Security and Humanitarian Needs Recent bipartisan Senate legislation provides security and humanitarian assistance in critical areas—Ukraine, Israel and Palestine, and the Indo-Pacific—but Congress must ensure more oversight so that the funds are used according to U.S. law and policy. Feb 5, 2024 Patrick Gaspard, Allison McManus
Military action won’t solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It’s time for diplomacy. In the NewsFeb 1, 2024 Military action won’t solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It’s time for diplomacy. Former Rep. Andy Levin (D-MI) calls on the United States to change its course immediately in Gaza in an op-ed published in Stars and Stripes. Feb 1, 2024 Stars and Stripes Rep. Andy Levin
Taiwan’s Election: PRC Interference and Its Implications for the 2024 Election Landscape ArticleFeb 1, 2024 Taiwan’s Election: PRC Interference and Its Implications for the 2024 Election Landscape The Democratic Progressive Party’s triumph in Taiwan’s 2024 presidential election signals Taiwan’s resilience against the People’s Republic of China’s coordinated and intense interference efforts; but it also accentuates the critical need for nations worldwide to formulate robust strategies against escalating threats of interference, thereby safeguarding the integrity of global democratic processes. Feb 1, 2024 Alan Yu, Michael Clark, Megan Shahi
Restore Transparency to U.S. Arms Aid In the NewsJan 28, 2024 Restore Transparency to U.S. Arms Aid Allison McManus writes about the importance of congressional oversight for international military aid. Jan 28, 2024 The National Interest Allison McManus
Hungary’s Democratic Backsliding Threatens the Trans-Atlantic Security Order ArticleJan 22, 2024 Hungary’s Democratic Backsliding Threatens the Trans-Atlantic Security Order Hungary’s democratic backsliding under Viktor Orbán threatens trans-Atlantic security, necessitating a strategic U.S. response to counter the rise of authoritarianism in Europe and protect our shared democratic values. Jan 22, 2024 Robert Benson
A Green Buyers Club In the NewsJan 10, 2024 A Green Buyers Club In this report published by Clean Energy Canada, Mike Williams, Rachel Chang, and their co-authors Jana Elbrecht, Ollie Sheldrick, and Mary Hellmich, analyze the status of green public procurement for construction materials in Germany, Canada, and the United States. Jan 10, 2024 Clean Energy Canada Rachel Chang, Jana Elbrecht, Mary Hellmich, 2 More Ollie Sheldrick, Mike Williams
The Nexus Between Green Backlash and Democratic Backsliding in Europe ReportDec 19, 2023 The Nexus Between Green Backlash and Democratic Backsliding in Europe Far-right parties are exploiting discontent with environmental policies, undermining progress on climate change and endangering democracy in Europe and beyond. Dec 19, 2023 Robert Benson, Anne Christianson, Courtney Federico, 1 More Kate Petosa
Emergency Arms Sale to Israel Undermines Accountability ArticleDec 14, 2023 Emergency Arms Sale to Israel Undermines Accountability The administration’s recent use of emergency authority to deliver artillery rounds to Israel undermines effective oversight of weapons transfers and the Biden administration’s own policies on civilian protection and human rights. Dec 14, 2023 Allison McManus, Laura Kilbury, Robert Benson
These Fossil Fuel Industry Tactics Are Fueling Democratic Backsliding ArticleDec 5, 2023 These Fossil Fuel Industry Tactics Are Fueling Democratic Backsliding As citizens around the world increasingly favor serious policy action to fight climate change, the fossil fuel industry is undermining democratic principles to stem the tide of climate action—spreading misinformation and obstructing elected governments’ climate efforts, promoting anti-democratic movements and candidates, and even undermining democratic rights. Dec 5, 2023 Chris Martinez, Laura Kilbury, Joel Martinez, 6 More Calee White, Mariel Lutz, Kat So, Kate Petosa, Allison McManus, Anne Christianson