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
How Japan can drive faster toward a clean-energy future In the NewsDec 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 ArticleJul 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 VideoJun 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 VideoJun 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 VideoJun 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 VideoApr 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 ArticleJan 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 VideoNov 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 ArticleNov 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 ReportOct 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 VideoOct 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 VideoSep 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 ReportAug 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 NewsJul 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 NewsJul 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 EventJul 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 EventMar 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 EventMar 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 ArticleMar 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 ReportFeb 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 ReportJan 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 ReportDec 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 ReportDec 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 ArticleNov 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 ReportNov 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 ReportOct 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 ArticleJun 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 ArticleDec 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 ReportNov 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 ReportOct 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 InteractiveOct 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