2024 Elections and the Future of Global Climate Ambition ReportNovember 1, 2024 2024 Elections and the Future of Global Climate Ambition As the 2024 elections usher in new leaders and reshuffle political power, the trajectory of climate ambition is at a crossroads, with the potential to accelerate toward meaningful progress or falter in the face of new obstacles. Nov 1, 2024 Kalina Gibson
Project 2025 Would Jeopardize Global Climate Action ArticleAugust 19, 2024 Project 2025 Would Jeopardize Global Climate Action During a critical decade for climate action, Project 2025’s architects call for an end to American climate leadership on the international stage, which would harm Americans and prevent the global community from achieving climate goals necessary to maintain a livable planet. Aug 19, 2024 Courtney Federico, Frances Colón, Mike Williams, 3 More Trevor Sutton, Kalina Gibson, Ashley Orlet
At Home or Abroad, U.S. Firearms Should Not Fuel Violence, Instability, and Abuse ReportJuly 15, 2024 At Home or Abroad, U.S. Firearms Should Not Fuel Violence, Instability, and Abuse Congress and the Biden administration should strengthen the U.S. Department of Commerce’s efforts to prevent American firearms from reaching adversaries and fueling global violence and rights abuses. Jul 15, 2024 Allison McManus, Laura Kilbury
Shaping NATO’s Future: 5 Key Priorities for Washington to Build on After the 75th NATO Summit ArticleJuly 11, 2024 Shaping NATO’s Future: 5 Key Priorities for Washington to Build on After the 75th NATO Summit To maximize the impact of the 75th NATO Summit in Washington, D.C., NATO must build on summit outcomes and set a future course for the alliance. Jul 11, 2024 Robert Benson
South Korea Climate Action: A Moment for Elevated Ambition ArticleJuly 2, 2024 South Korea Climate Action: A Moment for Elevated Ambition As South Korea sees a political transition, there is an opportunity for elevated U.S.-South Korea cooperation and ambition to accelerate the latter’s climate action. Jul 2, 2024 Alan Yu, Hyunwoo Roh
IPEF Starts To Demonstrate Results ArticleJune 10, 2024 IPEF Starts To Demonstrate Results The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity remains an important geostrategic and geo-economic initiative in the Asia-Pacific region. Jun 10, 2024 Ryan Mulholland
Taiwan’s Election: PRC Interference and Its Implications for the 2024 Election Landscape ArticleFebruary 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
How Japan can drive faster toward a clean-energy future In the NewsDecember 6, 2023 How Japan can drive faster toward a clean-energy future In an op-ed for Kyodo News, Alan Yu and Glen S. Fukushima argue that while Japan’s support for new research into clean energy alternatives should be commended, the nation should also invest more heavily in deploying technologies that have already proven successful, such as solar and wind power. Dec 6, 2023 Kyodo News Alan Yu, Glen S. Fukushima
McGovern-Dole Program Alleviates Hunger, Protects Democracy, and Bolsters U.S. Trade ArticleJuly 11, 2023 McGovern-Dole Program Alleviates Hunger, Protects Democracy, and Bolsters U.S. Trade Every McGovern-Dole dollar spent on food is a down payment on thriving democracies and trade. Jul 11, 2023 Sarnata Reynolds
President Biden Should Take These Conservation Actions VideoJune 8, 2023 President Biden Should Take These Conservation Actions Front-line advocates with the America the Beautiful for All Coalition lay out what conservation action they’d like President Biden to take. Jun 8, 2023 Margaret Cooney, Angelo Villagomez, Ala Al Sadi, 2 More Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo
This is What ‘Just Conservation’ Means to Us VideoJune 8, 2023 This is What ‘Just Conservation’ Means to Us Front-line advocates with the America the Beautiful for All Coalition explain what “just conservation” means to them. Jun 8, 2023 Margaret Cooney, Angelo Villagomez, Ala Al Sadi, 2 More Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo
The Special Places We’re Trying To Save VideoJune 8, 2023 The Special Places We’re Trying To Save Front-line advocates with the America the Beautiful for All Coalition talk about the special places they are working to save. Jun 8, 2023 Margaret Cooney, Angelo Villagomez, Ala Al Sadi, 2 More Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo
To Conserve the Ocean, Start With the People Who Live There VideoMay 25, 2023 To Conserve the Ocean, Start With the People Who Live There The U.S. Pacific territories will be key to protecting the ocean. May 25, 2023 Angelo Villagomez, Margaret Cooney, Ala Al Sadi, 2 More Madalyn Reagan, Hai-Lam Phan
‘Under the Pala Pala’: Special Edition Episode VideoApril 4, 2023 ‘Under the Pala Pala’: Special Edition Episode In this special edition episode, six national marine sanctuary advocates came together for a storytelling event hosted by the Center for American Progress and the National Ocean Protection Coalition at the fifth International Marine Protected Area Congress in Vancouver, Canada, to talk Indigenous-led conservation. Apr 4, 2023 Angelo Villagomez, Margaret Cooney, Madalyn Reagan
Why Conserving 30×30 Is More Than a Numbers Game ArticleJanuary 31, 2023 Why Conserving 30×30 Is More Than a Numbers Game Two years after the establishment of America’s first national conservation goal, it’s time to stop debating what “counts” and focus on action. Jan 31, 2023 Drew McConville, Angelo Villagomez
‘Under the Pala Pala’: Episode 3 VideoNovember 29, 2022 ‘Under the Pala Pala’: Episode 3 In episode 3 of “Under the Pala Pala,” six Native speakers came together at the 2022 National Diversity in STEM Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to talk Indigenous-led conservation and how they bring their Native identity to the work that they do every day. Nov 29, 2022 Angelo Villagomez, Margaret Cooney, Andrew Sonntag, 2 More Toni Pandolfo, Hai-Lam Phan
U.S. Pacific Territories and the America the Beautiful Initiative Can Deliver Ocean Climate Solutions ArticleNovember 28, 2022 U.S. Pacific Territories and the America the Beautiful Initiative Can Deliver Ocean Climate Solutions The U.S. Pacific territories are vast—combined, their ocean areas are nearly twice the size of Alaska—and they are home to some of the world's largest marine protected areas. This region will be critical for achieving the Biden administration’s goals to combat climate change, protect 30 percent of lands and waters by 2030, and ensure access to nature for all Americans. Nov 28, 2022 Angelo Villagomez, Anuka Upadhye, Zainab Mirza
The Expanding International Reach of China’s Police ReportOctober 17, 2022 The Expanding International Reach of China’s Police China’s Ministry of Public Security has expanded its global activities, increasingly threatening U.S. interests and influencing security sector governance around the world. Oct 17, 2022 Jordan Link
‘Under the Pala Pala’: Episode 2 VideoOctober 7, 2022 ‘Under the Pala Pala’: Episode 2 In this episode, Michael Khus from the Northern Chumash Tribal Council and Sol Kaho’ohalahala, chair of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, discuss Indigenous healing through the ocean. Oct 7, 2022 Angelo Villagomez, Margaret Cooney, Zainab Mirza, 2 More Toni Pandolfo, Andrew Sonntag
‘Under the Pala Pala’: Episode 1 VideoSeptember 28, 2022 ‘Under the Pala Pala’: Episode 1 In this episode, Violet Sage Walker from the Northern Chumash Tribal Council and Rep. Sheila Babauta from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (D) discuss Indigenous women in ocean leadership. Sep 28, 2022 Angelo Villagomez, Margaret Cooney, Zainab Mirza, 1 More Toni Pandolfo
Rising Anti-China Sentiment in South Korea Offers Opportunities To Strengthen US-ROK Relations ReportAugust 2, 2022 Rising Anti-China Sentiment in South Korea Offers Opportunities To Strengthen US-ROK Relations The Yoon administration’s posture toward China has important implications for the U.S.-ROK alliance and America’s strategic approach in the region. Aug 2, 2022 Haneul Lee, Tobias Harris, Alan Yu
Why Shinzo Abe Will Continue to Govern Japan for Years After His Death In the NewsJuly 15, 2022 Why Shinzo Abe Will Continue to Govern Japan for Years After His Death Tobias Harris outlines how former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's policy legacy will last long after his recent assassination. Jul 15, 2022 TIME Tobias Harris
Shinzo Abe’s greatest achievement may turn out to be Fumio Kishida In the NewsJuly 12, 2022 Shinzo Abe’s greatest achievement may turn out to be Fumio Kishida Tobias Harris discusses how Shinzo Abe transformed Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party into a more ideologically cohesive conservative party. Jul 12, 2022 Nikkei Asia Tobias Harris
The Start of Three Golden Years? Past EventJuly 12, 2022 The Start of Three Golden Years? Analyzing the Results of Japan’s Upper House Elections and the Impact of Abe's Assassination Jul 12, 2022
Biden’s Economic Plan Leaves Asian Leaders Wanting More In the NewsMay 27, 2022 Biden’s Economic Plan Leaves Asian Leaders Wanting More Tobias Harris and Trevor Sutton write about the new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. May 27, 2022 Foreign Policy Tobias Harris, Trevor Sutton
Toward a More Balanced Foreign Policy for Japan: A Conversation With Opposition Leader Kenta Izumi Past EventMarch 22, 2022 Toward a More Balanced Foreign Policy for Japan: A Conversation With Opposition Leader Kenta Izumi On Tuesday, March 22, please join the Center for American Progress for a public address by Kenta Izumi, the leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP), Japan’s leading opposition party, on his vision for Japan’s place in a rapidly changing world. Mar 22, 2022
South Korea Chooses a New President Past EventMarch 10, 2022 South Korea Chooses a New President Please join the Center for American Progress the day after South Korea's presidential election for a discussion of what the results mean for South Korea, its people, and the country's relationship with its neighbors and the United States. Mar 10, 2022
The Presidential Campaign Heralds a New Era of Political Competition in South Korea ArticleMarch 2, 2022 The Presidential Campaign Heralds a New Era of Political Competition in South Korea Regardless of which candidate wins South Korea’s presidency on March 9, the campaign suggests that renewed competition between progressives and conservatives will continue past election day. Mar 2, 2022 Tobias Harris, Haneul Lee
How Japan and South Korea Can Contribute to an International Response to a Russian Invasion of Ukraine ReportFebruary 17, 2022 How Japan and South Korea Can Contribute to an International Response to a Russian Invasion of Ukraine Japan's and South Korea’s pursuit of Russia ties should not prevent them from joining with other democracies to oppose invasion. Feb 17, 2022 Tobias Harris, Haneul Lee
The United States Should Prioritize Energy Cooperation With Taiwan ReportJanuary 19, 2022 The United States Should Prioritize Energy Cooperation With Taiwan Solving Taiwan’s energy problems is an opportunity for the United States to achieve multiple goals. Jan 19, 2022 Patrick Yu
Southeast Asia: The Next Frontier of the U.S.-South Korea Alliance ReportDecember 20, 2021 Southeast Asia: The Next Frontier of the U.S.-South Korea Alliance As the United States and South Korea expand their bilateral cooperation beyond Northeast Asia, here are some ideas on how they can chart a path forward in Southeast Asia. Dec 20, 2021 Tobias Harris, Abigail Bard, Haneul Lee
The China Difference in the U.S.-South Korea Alliance ReportDecember 14, 2021 The China Difference in the U.S.-South Korea Alliance It is important to understand why the United States and South Korea do not see eye to eye on how to confront challenges presented by China. Dec 14, 2021 Tobias Harris, Abigail Bard, Haneul Lee
5 Key Takeaways From Japan’s General Election ArticleNovember 5, 2021 5 Key Takeaways From Japan’s General Election Japan’s election showed that political conditions are ripe for a long tenure for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, but policy challenges loom. Nov 5, 2021 Tobias Harris
Prospects for Diplomacy With North Korea ReportNovember 3, 2021 Prospects for Diplomacy With North Korea Given political considerations in the United States and South Korea, a diplomatic approach with North Korea is likely unsustainable in the long term. Nov 3, 2021 Tobias Harris, Abigail Bard, Haneul Lee
5 Things U.S. Policymakers Must Understand About China-Africa Relations ReportOctober 5, 2021 5 Things U.S. Policymakers Must Understand About China-Africa Relations The United States must focus on developing a positive vision for the future of its role in Africa rather than relying solely on criticizing China’s engagement on the continent. Oct 5, 2021 Jordan Link
A New Chapter in U.S.-South Korea Relations: Seoul Embraces a Broader Role in Asia ArticleJune 25, 2021 A New Chapter in U.S.-South Korea Relations: Seoul Embraces a Broader Role in Asia While domestic constraints make it unlikely that South Korea will pursue an overtly competitive policy toward China, Seoul began a new chapter in U.S.-ROK relations at the summit by embracing a broader role in regional affairs. Jun 25, 2021 Tobias Harris, Haneul Lee
Assessing China’s Energy and Climate Goals ReportMay 6, 2021 Assessing China’s Energy and Climate Goals Beijing recently released modest near-term climate targets that will make it more difficult for China to meet its own carbon neutrality goal—and for other nations to meet global climate stabilization goals. May 6, 2021 Joanna Lewis, Laura Edwards
5 Priorities for the U.S.-Japan Alliance in 2021 ArticleDecember 2, 2020 5 Priorities for the U.S.-Japan Alliance in 2021 Over the coming year, new administrations in the United States and Japan must strengthen the alliance and reaffirm its value in Asia and beyond in order to tackle significant challenges. Dec 2, 2020 Michael Fuchs, Haneul Lee
Bridging the Divide in the U.S.-South Korea Alliance ReportNovember 23, 2020 Bridging the Divide in the U.S.-South Korea Alliance For the U.S.-South Korea alliance to be most effective, the two countries must strive to understand one another—and progressives must find common ground on key challenges. Nov 23, 2020 Michael Fuchs, Haneul Lee
The First 100 Days: Toward a More Sustainable and Values-Based National Security Approach ReportOctober 19, 2020 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. Oct 19, 2020 the CAP National Security and International Policy Team
Interactive: The First 100 Days InteractiveOctober 19, 2020 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. Oct 19, 2020 the CAP National Security and International Policy Team
Building a Strong Middle Class Through Career Pathways Programs ReportMay 18, 2020 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. May 18, 2020 Laura Jimenez
3 Ways the New Coronavirus Is a Stress Test for Regional Security and Politics in Asia ArticleMarch 6, 2020 3 Ways the New Coronavirus Is a Stress Test for Regional Security and Politics in Asia The new coronavirus has the potential to undermine and upend politics in Asia and makes clear the need for urgent action and global coordination. Mar 6, 2020 Michael Fuchs, Haneul Lee
How To Approach the North Korea Problem in 2020 ArticleFebruary 3, 2020 How To Approach the North Korea Problem in 2020 In 2020, the United States must get creative about jump-starting diplomacy with North Korea while simultaneously repairing U.S. alliances—policies that will strengthen America’s position regardless of what North Korea does. Feb 3, 2020 Michael Fuchs, Haneul Lee
How to Support Democracy and Human Rights in Asia ReportSeptember 16, 2019 How to Support Democracy and Human Rights in Asia As challenges to democracy and human rights in Asia grow, the United States must stick to its principles by acting early and often to stand up for universal values. Sep 16, 2019 Michael Fuchs
How to Create a Durable U.S.-South Korea Alliance ReportAugust 20, 2019 How to Create a Durable U.S.-South Korea Alliance Progressive policymakers in Washington and Seoul need to work together to build a stronger U.S.-South Korea alliance that can advance shared interests, regardless of which political parties are in power. Aug 20, 2019 Michael Fuchs, Abigail Bard
The Time Is Right for a Deal With North Korea ReportJune 10, 2019 The Time Is Right for a Deal With North Korea The politics of negotiating with North Korea have changed—at least for the moment—and the United States and the international community should seize this opportunity to make progress before it disappears. Jun 10, 2019 Michael Fuchs, Abigail Bard
The Case for U.S. Clean Energy Cooperation in Asia ArticleMay 6, 2019 The Case for U.S. Clean Energy Cooperation in Asia The United States should repurpose its Asia energy initiative to lead a clean energy transition in the region. May 6, 2019 Alan Yu
Fact Sheet: Limit, Leverage, and Compete Fact SheetApril 3, 2019 Fact Sheet: Limit, Leverage, and Compete Competition with China provides an opportunity for the United States to get its own house in order. Apr 3, 2019
Limit, Leverage, and Compete: A New Strategy on China ReportApril 3, 2019 Limit, Leverage, and Compete: A New Strategy on China Competition with China provides an opportunity for the United States to get its own house in order. Apr 3, 2019 Melanie Hart, Kelly Magsamen
6 Things to Know Before the Second Trump-Kim Summit ArticleFebruary 15, 2019 6 Things to Know Before the Second Trump-Kim Summit As the world prepares for a second summit between U.S. President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the stakes could not be higher. Feb 15, 2019 Michael Fuchs, Abigail Bard
Making Sense of the Trump-Kim Summit ReportMay 11, 2018 Making Sense of the Trump-Kim Summit Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un are gearing up to meet for the first time next month—here’s what to expect. May 11, 2018 Michael Fuchs, Abigail Bard
Do Not Fall for the Hype on U.S.-China Natural Gas Trade ReportApril 18, 2018 Do Not Fall for the Hype on U.S.-China Natural Gas Trade The Trump administration’s obsession with fossil fuel exports plays into Beijing’s grand strategy to become the next high-tech superpower. Apr 18, 2018 Melanie Hart, Luke Bassett, Blaine Johnson
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
The Way Forward on North Korea: Explained ArticleMarch 19, 2018 The Way Forward on North Korea: Explained It is often difficult to figure out what to make of recent developments on North Korea and what the United States should do next; these one-pagers help you to understand the policy debate and where the United States should go from here. Mar 19, 2018
The White House’s Immigration Framework Would Eviscerate Immigration from Latin America, Africa, and Asia ArticleFebruary 12, 2018 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. Feb 12, 2018 Nicole Svajlenka
Mutually Assured Destruction in the Era of Trump PodcastFebruary 1, 2018 Mutually Assured Destruction in the Era of Trump Michele and Igor speak with Daniel Ellsberg, most notable for leaking the Pentagon Papers in 1971, as well as Michael Fuchs about the U.S. nuclear arsenal and President Trump's sudden reversal on his pick of Victor Cha to be the U.S. envoy to South Korea. Feb 1, 2018 Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 2 More Michael Fuchs, Rachel Rosen
Asia Doesn’t Need Another Crisis ReportJanuary 24, 2018 Asia Doesn’t Need Another Crisis Following Taiwan’s 2016 elections, Beijing has chosen the path of provocation in cross-Strait relations, undermining East Asia’s already fragile peace. Jan 24, 2018 Rudy deLeon, Trevor Sutton, Blaine Johnson
Trump’s National Security and Foreign Policy Failures: Year One ArticleJanuary 17, 2018 Trump’s National Security and Foreign Policy Failures: Year One Twelve months into Trump’s presidency, America is more isolated and less safe. Jan 17, 2018 the CAP National Security and International Policy Team
Making Reform a Priority for Taiwan’s Fishing Fleet ReportJanuary 8, 2018 Making Reform a Priority for Taiwan’s Fishing Fleet Reform of the Taiwanese fishing sector will strengthen bilateral ties between Taipei and Washington and enhance global perceptions of Taiwanese democracy. Jan 8, 2018 Trevor Sutton, Avery Siciliano