The Trump Administration’s Trade Deals Are the Epitome of Corporate-Style ‘Short-Termism’ in Foreign Policy, and the American People Will Pay the Price for Years To Come ArticleMarch 3, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Trade Deals Are the Epitome of Corporate-Style ‘Short-Termism’ in Foreign Policy, and the American People Will Pay the Price for Years To Come The lasting consequences of the Trump administration’s trade policy demonstrate the cost of headline-chasing leadership. Mar 3, 2026 Ryan Mulholland
China First: The Trump Administration Has Willfully Destroyed U.S. Levers of Power in Advance of the APEC Summit ArticleOctober 27, 2025 China First: The Trump Administration Has Willfully Destroyed U.S. Levers of Power in Advance of the APEC Summit The Trump administration has both sabotaged the sources of American strength and competitiveness at home and dismantled American power and influence abroad, leaving the country in a weak, compromised position as President Trump heads to the APEC summit to negotiate with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Oct 27, 2025 Damian Murphy, Michael Clark
Shattered Trust: How the Trump Administration’s Actions Threaten the U.S.-India Partnership ArticleOctober 15, 2025 Shattered Trust: How the Trump Administration’s Actions Threaten the U.S.-India Partnership Tariffs, diplomatic frictions, and a breach of trust are testing the limits of the U.S-India relationship. Oct 15, 2025 Damian Murphy
Stars & lighthouses: Marine conservation that blends Pacific Islander wisdom and Western knowledge (commentary) In the NewsJune 11, 2025 Stars & lighthouses: Marine conservation that blends Pacific Islander wisdom and Western knowledge (commentary) In an op-ed for Mongabay, Angelo Villagomez makes an argument for why and how we should blend Indigenous islander conservation practices and Western conservation efforts. Jun 11, 2025 Mongabay Angelo Villagomez
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
Cutting Deep Abroad and at Home: Slashing Foreign Assistance Causes Worldwide Harm Past EventApril 28, 2025 Cutting Deep Abroad and at Home: Slashing Foreign Assistance Causes Worldwide Harm Please join the Center for American Progress for the next in a series of virtual events highlighting the impact that DOGE’s cuts are having on the lives of everyday Americans; this event will focus on how cuts to foreign assistance will not only affect those abroad who depend on aid, but also farmers and small businesses here at home who rely on foreign assistance grants. Online via Zoom Apr 28, 2025
Trump Forfeits U.S. Global Leadership at Americans’ Expense and to China’s Gain ArticleApril 17, 2025 Trump Forfeits U.S. Global Leadership at Americans’ Expense and to China’s Gain President Trump’s retreat from global leadership threatens American strength, security, and prosperity, leaving a vacuum for China to fill; and a world where China sets the rules is not one friendly to Americans. Apr 17, 2025 Michael Clark
5 Facts About the Labor Market Experiences of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Women ArticleApril 7, 2025 5 Facts About the Labor Market Experiences of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Women Analysis from the Center for American Progress and the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum finds that AANHPI women, who are often immigrants, have a broad range of intersecting identities that make their labor market experiences unique. Breaking down these aggregates helps break down racial stereotypes too. Apr 7, 2025 Mimla Wardak, Sydelle Barreto, Natalie Baker, 1 More Sara Estep
Trump and China: An Unprincipled, Impractical, Reactionary Approach to China Policy ArticleDecember 19, 2024 Trump and China: An Unprincipled, Impractical, Reactionary Approach to China Policy Trump and his China hawk team, through current words and past deeds, risk making America poorer, weaker, and less secure. Dec 19, 2024 Dave Rank, Alan Yu
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. Online only 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. Online only 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 CAP National Security and International Policy Department
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 CAP National Security and International Policy Department
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 CAP National Security and International Policy Department
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
As Trump Withdraws America from the World, Xi’s China Takes Advantage ReportNovember 29, 2017 As Trump Withdraws America from the World, Xi’s China Takes Advantage The erosion of American leadership under President Trump is opening opportunities for China to expand its global influence—and the United States and Europe need to wake up to the threat. Nov 29, 2017 Helena Legarda, Michael Fuchs
Trump’s North Korea Tweets Inch the U.S. Closer to Nuclear War VideoNovember 2, 2017 Trump’s North Korea Tweets Inch the U.S. Closer to Nuclear War As President Trump continues to send threatening tweets aimed at North Korea’s leader, he jeopardizes the lives of millions of people who fall within the zone of a possible nuclear attack. Nov 2, 2017 Jasmine Hardy, Andrew Satter, Michael Fuchs
A Responsible Approach to North Korea ReportNovember 2, 2017 A Responsible Approach to North Korea The United States must take immediate action to de-escalate tensions. Nov 2, 2017 Kelly Magsamen, Melanie Hart, Michael Fuchs, 1 More Vikram Singh
5 Challenges Trump Will Face in Asia ArticleNovember 1, 2017 5 Challenges Trump Will Face in Asia North Korea is not the only issue the president will have to address on his trip to Asia. Nov 1, 2017 Brian Harding, Michael Fuchs, Andy Green
Pulling Back the Curtain on China’s 19th Party Congress ArticleOctober 19, 2017 Pulling Back the Curtain on China’s 19th Party Congress Behind its stage-managed united front, the Chinese Communist Party is gearing up to confront a new wave of challenges. Oct 19, 2017 Melanie Hart, Blaine Johnson
Getting Real on Sanctions Is Key to Pressuring North Korea ReportSeptember 5, 2017 Getting Real on Sanctions Is Key to Pressuring North Korea Overlooking some of Pyongyang’s biggest weak spots and allowing Beijing to pretend it doesn’t own the North Korea problem undermines U.S. efforts to address the North Korean threat. Sep 5, 2017 Melanie Hart, Renee Ding
Don’t Let Trump Start a War with North Korea ArticleAugust 4, 2017 Don’t Let Trump Start a War with North Korea Instead of bluster about war, the Trump administration needs a deliberate and carefully considered strategy to confront the North Korean threat. Aug 4, 2017 Michael Fuchs, Vikram Singh, Abigail Bard
Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in the Philippines ArticleJune 14, 2017 Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in the Philippines President Trump’s support for a president who is a self-proclaimed murderer may stem in part from concern for his projects in Manila. Jun 14, 2017 Carolyn Kenney, John Norris
Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in Indonesia ArticleJune 14, 2017 Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in Indonesia Trump’s concern for his businesses in Indonesia may be pushing him to support several Indonesian politicians who are taking that country—and America’s interests—down a dangerous path. Jun 14, 2017 Carolyn Kenney, John Norris
Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in South Korea ArticleJune 14, 2017 Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in South Korea As nuclear tensions with North Korea continue to escalate, Trump faces considerable conflicts of interest in South Korea. Jun 14, 2017 Carolyn Kenney, John Norris
U.S.-Indonesia and U.S.-Malaysia Relations in the Trump Era ReportJune 5, 2017 U.S.-Indonesia and U.S.-Malaysia Relations in the Trump Era While official ties remain stable, President Trump is damaging long-term U.S. interests in Southeast Asia’s major Muslim-majority nations. Jun 5, 2017 Brian Harding, Trevor Sutton
Everything You Think You Know About Coal in China Is Wrong ReportMay 15, 2017 Everything You Think You Know About Coal in China Is Wrong China’s new coal-fired power plants are cleaner than ours—and stronger on climate change. May 15, 2017 Melanie Hart, Luke Bassett, Blaine Johnson
Research Note on U.S. and Chinese Coal-Fired Power Data ReportMay 15, 2017 Research Note on U.S. and Chinese Coal-Fired Power Data This research note outlines the availability of and differences among U.S. and Chinese coal-fired power data and the methodologies used to compare data from both countries. May 15, 2017 Melanie Hart, Luke Bassett, Blaine Johnson
The Case Against New Nuclear Weapons ReportMay 4, 2017 The Case Against New Nuclear Weapons The United States should maintain and clarify its policy against development of new nuclear weapons, which presidents of both parties have honored since the end of the Cold War. May 4, 2017 Adam Mount
Reckless Endangerment: President Trump and the Use of Military Force ReportMay 1, 2017 Reckless Endangerment: President Trump and the Use of Military Force President Trump’s impulsive decision-making and reliance on the military as his primary foreign policy tool jeopardizes America’s national security. May 1, 2017 Peter Juul, Ken Gude
Showing Up Is Not Enough: Trump’s First 100 Days in the Asia-Pacific ReportApril 27, 2017 Showing Up Is Not Enough: Trump’s First 100 Days in the Asia-Pacific President Trump has so far continued President Barack Obama’s fast pace of high-level engagement in Asia, but Trump’s policies are quickly undermining U.S. interests in regional peace and prosperity. Apr 27, 2017 Michael Fuchs, Brian Harding, Melanie Hart
5 Issues Trump Needs to Get Right on China ArticleApril 5, 2017 5 Issues Trump Needs to Get Right on China The stakes are high for the new administration’s first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Apr 5, 2017 Melanie Hart
Trump: Making the Trade Deficit Great Again ReportApril 5, 2017 Trump: Making the Trade Deficit Great Again President Trump’s combination of tax cuts, hawkish monetary policy, and financial deregulation will cause the U.S. dollar and trade deficit to rise. Apr 5, 2017 Brendan Duke
Corporate Coordination Can Stop Seafood Slavery ArticleApril 3, 2017 Corporate Coordination Can Stop Seafood Slavery The private sector has the capacity to help end human trafficking and forced labor in the international seafood supply chain. Apr 3, 2017 Avery Siciliano
Common Ground for the United States, Japan, and China in Southeast Asia ReportMarch 28, 2017 Common Ground for the United States, Japan, and China in Southeast Asia While competition is currently a dominant element of U.S., Chinese, and Japanese engagement in Southeast Asia, there are areas in which all three share interests. Mar 28, 2017 Brian Harding
The U.S.-Japan Alliance in an Age of Elevated U.S.-China Relations ReportMarch 17, 2017 The U.S.-Japan Alliance in an Age of Elevated U.S.-China Relations This report offers principles and recommendations to concurrently build stronger U.S-Japan and U.S.-China relations. Mar 17, 2017 Brian Harding
McMaster’s Challenge: His Boss Is Already Making America Less Safe ArticleFebruary 22, 2017 McMaster’s Challenge: His Boss Is Already Making America Less Safe The new national security advisor needs to start with damage control. Feb 22, 2017 Vikram Singh, Peter Juul
3 Things Americans Should Know About China in the Paris Climate Agreement ArticleFebruary 9, 2017 3 Things Americans Should Know About China in the Paris Climate Agreement Beijing is watching to see whether the Trump administration will bolster or undermine American interests vis-a-vis China. Feb 9, 2017 Melanie Hart
Seafood Slavery ReportDecember 15, 2016 Seafood Slavery Recent media investigations have revealed regular use of forced labor in the international seafood supply chain. Here’s how the U.S. government and the private sector should respond to curtail these abuses. Dec 15, 2016 Trevor Sutton, Avery Siciliano
Open Questions on National Security for President-Elect Donald Trump ArticleNovember 21, 2016 Open Questions on National Security for President-Elect Donald Trump Increasingly serious national security questions face the president-elect amid growing conflicts of interest. Nov 21, 2016 CAP National Security and International Policy Department
The First G-20 Fossil Fuel Subsidy Peer Review ReportOctober 26, 2016 The First G-20 Fossil Fuel Subsidy Peer Review The United States and China take the lead in identifying their own wasteful fossil fuel subsidies in a coordinated peer review. Oct 26, 2016 Pete Ogden, Howard Marano
Recalibrating U.S.-China Relations in Southeast Asia Past EventOctober 25, 2016 Recalibrating U.S.-China Relations in Southeast Asia Center for American Progress Oct 25, 2016
Recalibrating U.S.-China Relations in Southeast Asia ReportOctober 25, 2016 Recalibrating U.S.-China Relations in Southeast Asia The United States and China should look beyond their differences and work with Southeast Asian nations on shared challenges. Oct 25, 2016 Vikram Singh, Yuan Peng, Melanie Hart, 4 More Brian Harding, Zhang Xuegang, Chen Wenxin, Zhang Fan
Charting a New Course for the U.S.-China Relationship ReportAugust 30, 2016 Charting a New Course for the U.S.-China Relationship U.S. and Chinese experts exchange views and offer policy recommendations for the next phase of this crucial bilateral relationship. Aug 30, 2016 Melanie Hart
The U.S. Presidential Election: The View from China ReportJune 22, 2016 The U.S. Presidential Election: The View from China CAP Visiting Scholar Zhang Fan shares insights from her research on how the Chinese audience follows the U.S. presidential election and what they think about it. Jun 22, 2016 Zhang Fan
Green Finance: The Next Frontier for U.S.-China Climate Cooperation ReportJune 13, 2016 Green Finance: The Next Frontier for U.S.-China Climate Cooperation Both the United States and China need to bolster domestic policy and steer overseas finance in climate-friendly directions. Jun 13, 2016 Melanie Hart, Pete Ogden, Kelly Sims Gallagher
The Missing Link ReportMay 31, 2016 The Missing Link This report analyzes the state of multilateral security institutions in Asia, U.S. engagement with them, and recommendations for the next U.S. administration to improve these institutions. May 31, 2016 Michael Fuchs, Brian Harding
Light Up Taiwan Puts the Spotlight on the Young Generation ReportFebruary 26, 2016 Light Up Taiwan Puts the Spotlight on the Young Generation As the Taiwan presidential transition begins, President Ma Ying-jeou leaves a legacy for successful cross-Strait relations with China. Feb 26, 2016 Rudy deLeon
Sunnylands II: Previewing the U.S.-ASEAN Summit Past EventFebruary 11, 2016 Sunnylands II: Previewing the U.S.-ASEAN Summit A Conversation with Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes Feb 11, 2016
The Special U.S.-ASEAN Summit: An Investment in Asia’s Future ArticleFebruary 11, 2016 The Special U.S.-ASEAN Summit: An Investment in Asia’s Future The United States and other major powers should work for a united and strong ASEAN rather than using it as a proxy to advance their competing interests. Feb 11, 2016 Michael Fuchs
Beijing’s Energy Revolution Is Finally Gaining Serious Momentum ReportDecember 3, 2015 Beijing’s Energy Revolution Is Finally Gaining Serious Momentum China’s downshift in coal consumption makes way for cleaner energy sources and substantial emission reductions. Dec 3, 2015 Melanie Hart
Jokowi’s Visit Will Highlight Why Indonesia Is a Natural U.S. Partner ReportOctober 21, 2015 Jokowi’s Visit Will Highlight Why Indonesia Is a Natural U.S. Partner The Indonesian president’s visit to the United States this month is an opportunity for him to demonstrate that his country is a strong partner for the United States. Oct 21, 2015 Brian Harding
Climate-Related Risk Insurance: A New Opportunity for U.S.-China Collaboration ArticleOctober 14, 2015 Climate-Related Risk Insurance: A New Opportunity for U.S.-China Collaboration The United States and China can put their shared climate-finance commitments to work by collaborating on climate-related parametric-risk insurance initiatives. Oct 14, 2015 Pete Ogden, Ben Bovarnick, Yangshengjing (Ub) Qiu
Paris: The New Geopolitics of Climate Change ArticleOctober 2, 2015 Paris: The New Geopolitics of Climate Change A series of recent climate pledges from developing countries has demonstrated that the geopolitics of climate action is shifting in the lead-up to the Paris climate agreement. Oct 2, 2015 Gwynne Taraska
Assessing American Foreign Policy Toward China TestimonySeptember 29, 2015 Assessing American Foreign Policy Toward China Melanie Hart, Director of China Policy at the Center for American Progress, testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Sep 29, 2015 Melanie Hart
U.S.-China Climate Announcements Lay Foundation for Success in Paris ArticleSeptember 25, 2015 U.S.-China Climate Announcements Lay Foundation for Success in Paris New U.S.-China climate partnership commitments ease the path to international agreement later this year. Sep 25, 2015 Melanie Hart, Pete Ogden, Greg Dotson
Dealing with a Proactive China ArticleSeptember 22, 2015 Dealing with a Proactive China China’s growing assertiveness creates opportunities and challenges for the United States. Sep 22, 2015 Melanie Hart, Rudy deLeon, Brian Harding
Investments Along China’s Belt and Road Initiative InteractiveSeptember 22, 2015 Investments Along China’s Belt and Road Initiative China’s Belt and Road initiative is becoming a reality. This interactive provides a comprehensive map of the projects that China is pursuing, their locations, and how much investment they are receiving. Sep 22, 2015 Ariella Viehe, Aarthi Gunasekaran, Vivian Wang, 1 More Stefanie Merchant
Understanding China’s Belt and Road Initiative ReportSeptember 22, 2015 Understanding China’s Belt and Road Initiative The United States should continue to watch the development of China’s Belt and Road initiative in order to make a nuanced assessment on how China’s role as a global economic leader will affect U.S. interests in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Sep 22, 2015 Ariella Viehe, Aarthi Gunasekaran, Hanna Downing
China’s New International Financing Institutions ReportSeptember 22, 2015 China’s New International Financing Institutions With U.S. engagement, new banks such as Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank could spur a race to the top in sustainable development financing. Sep 22, 2015 Molly Elgin-Cossart, Melanie Hart
What Washington Can Learn From Japan’s Domestic Policy Agenda ArticleSeptember 8, 2015 What Washington Can Learn From Japan’s Domestic Policy Agenda The United States should pay close attention to the Abe government’s approach to stagnant wages and women’s economic inclusion, and its rejection of fatalism. Sep 8, 2015 Neera Tanden, Glen S. Fukushima, Brian Harding
Chinese Direct Investment in the U.S. Energy Economy InteractiveJuly 30, 2015 Chinese Direct Investment in the U.S. Energy Economy CAP mapped Chinese direct investment activity across the U.S. energy economy to analyze where these investments are happening and what makes some regions more attractive than others. Jul 30, 2015 Melanie Hart, Angela Luh
Mapping Chinese Direct Investment in the U.S. Energy Economy ReportJuly 30, 2015 Mapping Chinese Direct Investment in the U.S. Energy Economy Federal agencies should support U.S. governors, mayors, and private enterprises working to leverage foreign direct investment from China and other nations to build new clean energy projects in the United States. Jul 30, 2015 Melanie Hart
Exploring Avenues for China-U.S. Cooperation on the Middle East ReportJuly 13, 2015 Exploring Avenues for China-U.S. Cooperation on the Middle East This September, a major bilateral summit that brings the leaders of both China and the United States together will offer another opening to deepen bilateral ties for the mutual benefit of both countries, as well as the rest of the world. Jul 13, 2015 Rudy deLeon, YANG Jiemian
CAP Climate Experts Travel to China ArticleJune 24, 2015 CAP Climate Experts Travel to China CAP sends a delegation of policy experts to Beijing this week to continue the Center’s work on Chinese energy and environmental policy. Jun 24, 2015 Melanie Hart
A Pivotal Year for Malaysia on the Global Stage ReportJanuary 29, 2015 A Pivotal Year for Malaysia on the Global Stage As it assumes the chairmanship of ASEAN and takes a two-year nonpermanent seat on the U.N. Security Council, Malaysia will be a focus of the United States’ engagement in Asia and have an outsized presence throughout 2015. The United States has much to gain from enhanced ties with Malaysia, but there are limits to the relationship. Jan 29, 2015 Brian Harding, Trevor Sutton
Supporting Continued Reform in Myanmar ReportNovember 13, 2014 Supporting Continued Reform in Myanmar President Obama returns to Myanmar two years after his initial visit to address further reforms as the country continues to undergo its democratic transition. Nov 13, 2014 Brian Harding, Aarthi Gunasekaran, Charles A. Jordan
Roles and Responsibilities Beyond the Asia-Pacific Region ReportNovember 10, 2014 Roles and Responsibilities Beyond the Asia-Pacific Region The United States and China are working together in many regions around the world, but cooperation has not reached the point where either nation is willing to depend on the other when critical interests are at stake. Nov 10, 2014 Melanie Hart
Visions for Asia-Pacific Security Architecture ReportNovember 10, 2014 Visions for Asia-Pacific Security Architecture The United States and China have many common interests in the Asia-Pacific region. On security issues, however, the two nations sometimes do not see eye to eye. Some of those differences can be resolved with better communication, while others are rooted in truly divergent views and therefore require careful management. Nov 10, 2014 Melanie Hart
Energy and Climate Change ReportNovember 10, 2014 Energy and Climate Change Energy and climate cooperation has become the new action track of the U.S.-China relationship, but the United States and China still do not consider each other to be true strategic partners in this space. It is time to kick cooperation up a notch and start chipping away at the truly difficult issues. Nov 10, 2014 Melanie Hart
Stories from the Frontlines of a Rising China VideoNovember 10, 2014 Stories from the Frontlines of a Rising China The Center for American Progress traveled to Beijing to film some of China's young pioneers in action. This video series presents an inside look at some of the opportunities and challenges China faces today, seen through the eyes of four young rising leaders. Nov 10, 2014 Andrew Satter, Melanie Hart
Expanding the Frontier of U.S.-China Strategic Cooperation Will Require New Thinking on Both Sides of the Pacific ReportNovember 10, 2014 Expanding the Frontier of U.S.-China Strategic Cooperation Will Require New Thinking on Both Sides of the Pacific The Center for American Progress recently convened a group of rising U.S. and Chinese foreign policy leaders to examine some of the most difficult issues plaguing the world’s most important bilateral relationship. They found that both sides need to better clarify their own intentions and address the other side’s suspicions. Nov 10, 2014 Melanie Hart
Coastal Ecosystem Protection: A Strategic Opportunity for the United States and India ArticleNovember 10, 2014 Coastal Ecosystem Protection: A Strategic Opportunity for the United States and India Coastal wetlands and mangrove forests help fight climate change, but strong leadership and bilateral collaboration are urgently needed to avoid losing them forever. Nov 10, 2014 Shiva Polefka
China’s Path to Financial Reform ReportOctober 8, 2014 China’s Path to Financial Reform Deeper structural changes are needed to reform China’s financial system and to rebalance its economy. Oct 8, 2014 Adam Hersh
High Hopes, Modest Expectations ArticleSeptember 29, 2014 High Hopes, Modest Expectations President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet for the first time today to discuss their strategic partnership and to build upon the already strong foundation between the United States and India. Sep 29, 2014 Aarthi Gunasekaran, Vikram Singh
Revisiting the Shangri-La Dialogue: Candid and Heated Conversations are Encouraged ReportAugust 14, 2014 Revisiting the Shangri-La Dialogue: Candid and Heated Conversations are Encouraged The annual Singapore-based Asia-Pacific security summit, traditionally a convivial affair, is becoming more candid and sharp elbowed—and that’s a good thing. This candidness should serve as a template for future regional security conversations. Aug 14, 2014 Blair Vorsatz, Rudy deLeon
Indispensable Partners: Reenergizing U.S.-India Ties TestimonyAugust 1, 2014 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. Aug 1, 2014 Vikram Singh
The United States and India: A Shared Vision for 2020 and Beyond Past EventJuly 28, 2014 The United States and India: A Shared Vision for 2020 and Beyond An address by U.S. Secretary of State, The Honorable John F. Kerry Jul 28, 2014