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Taiwan’s Election: PRC Interference and Its Implications for the 2024 Election Landscape Article
Election workers in Taipei count voting ballots.

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.

Sustainable and Reliable: Securing Resources for the Clean Energy Future Report
Used electric vehicle batteries are set up for further testing.

Sustainable and Reliable: Securing Resources for the Clean Energy Future

The United States must act quickly, in concert with its allies, to secure an economically and environmentally sustainable supply chain of battery minerals that benefits and respects the rights of workers and front-line communities.

Tackling the Opioid Crisis Requires a Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach Report
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents sift through packages in search of fentanyl.

Tackling the Opioid Crisis Requires a Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach

The opioid epidemic is a complex public health crisis that can be ameliorated by addressing root causes of drug use; expanding access to treatment and harm reduction strategies; and reducing the supply of illicit opioids entering the United States.

A Primer on the 2022 National Security Strategy Article
A view of the White House.

A Primer on the 2022 National Security Strategy

The 2022 National Security Strategy introduces new ideas on navigating strategic competition with China and Russia, investing at home, and a renewed focus on the fight against climate change.

Peter Juul, Heba Malik

The Expanding International Reach of China’s Police Report
Zhao Kezhi seated behind table surrounded by attendees

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.

Jordan Link

Reviving arms control, post-Ukraine: Why New START still matters In the News

Reviving arms control, post-Ukraine: Why New START still matters

Larry Korb discusses the challenges of nuclear arms control and U.S.-Russia relations that may arise once there is a negotiated peace settlement with Ukraine.

the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Lawrence J. Korb, Stephen J. Cimbala

Build Back American Article
A rainbow forms behind windmills.

Build Back American

The investment plan outlined in President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better agenda would help to revitalize domestic manufacturing and ensure that clean energy supply chains are not dependent on China.

Mike Williams, Laura Edwards

The China Difference in the U.S.-South Korea Alliance Report
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and South Korean Defense Minister Suh Wook attend a news conference.

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.

Tobias Harris, Abigail Bard, Haneul Lee

5 Things U.S. Policymakers Must Understand About China-Africa Relations Report
Chinese President Xi Jinping, front center, gives a speech during the opening ceremony of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation at the Great Hall of the People, September 3, 2018, in Beijing. (Getty/Madoka Ikegami)

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.

Jordan Link

Assessing China’s Energy and Climate Goals Report
Aerial photo taken on February 24, 2021, shows a molten-salt solar thermal power plant in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. (Getty/Ma Xiping/Xinhu)

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.

Joanna Lewis, Laura Edwards

Interactive: The First 100 Days Interactive
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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.

the CAP National Security and International Policy Team

There Is a Solution to the Huawei Challenge Report
Mobile phone antennas of the 5G mobile phone standard are attached to a mobile phone mast in Germany, February 2020. (Getty/Stefan Sauer)

There Is a Solution to the Huawei Challenge

To compete at full strength in 5G, the United States must first counter China's market-distorting industrial policies.

Melanie Hart, Jordan Link

Electric Vehicles Should Be a Win for American Workers Report

Electric Vehicles Should Be a Win for American Workers

Federal policymakers must invest in domestic electric vehicle production and deployment now in order to support high-quality American jobs, cut greenhouse gas emissions over the long term, and ensure national competitiveness in a key area of growth.

Karla Walter, Trevor Higgins, Bidisha Bhattacharyya, 2 More Malkie Wall, Rita Cliffton

Blunting Foreign Interference Efforts by Learning the Lessons of the Past Report

Blunting Foreign Interference Efforts by Learning the Lessons of the Past

America was caught off guard in 2016, but the country has learned a great deal from that experience—and by understanding what happened in the past, it can better protect upcoming elections.

James Lamond, Jeremy Venook

Trump’s Coronavirus Survival Strategy: Blame China Article
During a press briefing at the White House, President Donald Trump's notes show where

Trump’s Coronavirus Survival Strategy: Blame China

President Trump is looking for someone to blame for his failure to protect the American people from the COVID-19 pandemic, and he thinks China is the perfect scapegoat.

Melanie Hart, Michael Fuchs

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Philosophy on Risk Management Article
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech during a ceremony in Beijing, October 2019. (Getty/How Hwee Young)

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Philosophy on Risk Management

The authors translated evidence that President Xi will likely use to claim that he anticipated a black swan event such as the COVID-19 outbreak and ordered the Chinese Communist Party to prepare for it.

Melanie Hart, Jordan Link

How to Support Democracy and Human Rights in Asia Report
 (A group of Hong Kong protesters wearing hard helmets and gas masks wards off tear gas with umbrellas.)

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.

Michael Fuchs

The Trump Administration’s Trade Agenda Fact Sheet
 (A farmer drives a harvester while harvesting soybeans on October 19, 2018, in Owings, Maryland.)

The Trump Administration’s Trade Agenda

Working families are bearing the brunt of the damage of the Trump administration’s trade agenda.

Daniella Zessoules

China Tariff Costs by Congressional District Interactive
Container trucks arrive at the Port of Long Beach in Long Beach, California, August, 2019. (Getty/Frederic J. Brown)

China Tariff Costs by Congressional District

As is the case with the rest of its economic policies, the administration has put business interests over working people in its trade policy.

Daniella Zessoules

How to Create a Durable U.S.-South Korea Alliance Report

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.

Michael Fuchs, Abigail Bard

Fact Sheet: Limit, Leverage, and Compete Fact Sheet
A refinery in Carson, California, February 2015.





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(Photo by Jeff Gritchen/Digital First Media/Orange County Register via Getty Images) (Getty/Jeffy Gritchen)

Fact Sheet: Limit, Leverage, and Compete

Competition with China provides an opportunity for the United States to get its own house in order.

Limit, Leverage, and Compete: A New Strategy on China Report
Construction workers install the final piece of steel for the roof structure of Arthur Ashe Stadium, June 2015. (Getty/Kena Betancur)

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.

Melanie Hart, Kelly Magsamen

Mapping China’s Global Governance Ambitions Report
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation at Yanqi Lake International Conference Center in Beijing, May 15, 2017. (Getty/Pool/Lintao Zhang)

Mapping China’s Global Governance Ambitions

The current global governance system is rules-based, and it privileges liberal democratic values and standards; Beijing’s alternative vision is a system based on authoritarian governance principles in which state power determines whose interests prevail.

Melanie Hart, Blaine Johnson

Understanding and Combating Russian and Chinese Influence Operations Report
A motorcade car adorned with Chinese and Russian flags sits idle at Vladivostok International Airport, Russia, on September 11, 2018. (Getty/TASS/Vladimir Smirnov)

Understanding and Combating Russian and Chinese Influence Operations

Examining similarities and differences between Russian and Chinese malign foreign influence operations is key to developing shared strategies for combating them.

Carolyn Kenney, Max Bergmann, James Lamond

U.S. Trade Policy in North America, China, and Beyond Report

U.S. Trade Policy in North America, China, and Beyond

As the Trump administration begins to answer for its erratic trade policy agenda, Congress must assert its oversight and hold the administration accountable to the economic priorities of working families.

Andy Green, Daniella Zessoules

Blue Future Report
A Chinese container ship passes under the Golden Gate Bridge before sunrise in San Francisco, June 2015. (Getty/George Rose)

Blue Future

The Center for American Progress’ U.S.-China Ocean Dialogue identifies collaborative pathways for sustainable and prosperous marine resource management.

Melanie Hart, Michael Conathan, Blaine Johnson, 1 More Shiva Polefka

Do Not Fall for the Hype on U.S.-China Natural Gas Trade Report

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.

Melanie Hart, Luke Bassett, Blaine Johnson

As Trump Withdraws America from the World, Xi’s China Takes Advantage Report
U.S. President Donald Trump, right, walks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, November 9, 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.

Helena Legarda, Michael Fuchs

Can Trump Deliver on Economic Issues With China? Article
In this April 7, 2017, photo, U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk together at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. (AP/Alex Brandon)

Can Trump Deliver on Economic Issues With China?

Chinese President Xi Jinping will have his own agenda for the upcoming summit with President Donald Trump.

Melanie Hart

5 Challenges Trump Will Face in Asia Article
President Donald Trump boards Air Force One on August 18, 2017, in Morristown, New Jersey. (AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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.

Brian Harding, Michael Fuchs, Andy Green

Pulling Back the Curtain on China’s 19th Party Congress Article
A soldier stands watch as Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the 19th Party Congress in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, October 18, 2017. (AP/Andy Wong)

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.

Melanie Hart, Blaine Johnson

Getting Real on Sanctions Is Key to Pressuring North Korea Report
In this image made from video by North Korea's KRT released on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at an undisclosed location. North Korea’s state media on Sunday, Sept 3, 2017, said leader Kim Jong Un inspected the loading of a hydrogen bomb into a new intercontinental ballistic missile, a claim to technological mastery that some outside experts will doubt but that will raise already high worries on the Korean Peninsula. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified.  (KRT via AP Video)

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.

Melanie Hart, Renee Ding

Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in China Article
A man reads a newspaper in Beijing, November 10, 2016. (AP/Andy Wong)

Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in China

China has been busy buying Trump properties since the election and has granted Trump a long-sought series of trademarks in the country—just days after Trump reversed his position on Taiwan.

Carolyn Kenney, John Norris

Research Note on U.S. and Chinese Coal-Fired Power Data Report
Smoke and steam rise from the smokestack of a coal-fired power plant near Ordos in northern China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 2015. (AP/Mark Schiefelbein)

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.

Melanie Hart, Luke Bassett, Blaine Johnson

The Case Against New Nuclear Weapons Report

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.

Adam Mount

Showing Up Is Not Enough: Trump’s First 100 Days in the Asia-Pacific Report

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.

Michael Fuchs, Brian Harding, Melanie Hart

5 Issues Trump Needs to Get Right on China Article
Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, is seen at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in December 2016. President Donald Trump, right, is seen at the White House in March 2017. (AP/File)

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.

Melanie Hart

Trump: Making the Trade Deficit Great Again Report

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.

Brendan Duke

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