Congress Must Provide Funding and Protect Oversight To Meet Global Security and Humanitarian Needs ArticleFeb 5, 2024 Congress Must Provide Funding and Protect Oversight To Meet Global Security and Humanitarian Needs Recent bipartisan Senate legislation provides security and humanitarian assistance in critical areas—Ukraine, Israel and Palestine, and the Indo-Pacific—but Congress must ensure more oversight so that the funds are used according to U.S. law and policy. Feb 5, 2024 Patrick Gaspard, Allison McManus
Military action won’t solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It’s time for diplomacy. In the NewsFeb 1, 2024 Military action won’t solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It’s time for diplomacy. Former Rep. Andy Levin (D-MI) calls on the United States to change its course immediately in Gaza in an op-ed published in Stars and Stripes. Feb 1, 2024 Stars and Stripes Rep. Andy Levin
Response to Horrific Attacks in Israel Must Avoid Collective Punishment for Gaza and Confront Obstacles to Peace ArticleOct 14, 2023 Response to Horrific Attacks in Israel Must Avoid Collective Punishment for Gaza and Confront Obstacles to Peace The horrifying Hamas terror attack on Israeli civilians has provoked an understandable imperative to bring the perpetrators to justice, but Israel must avoid collective punishment for Gaza that can bring a loss of moral clarity and reinforce historic grievances. Oct 14, 2023 Patrick Gaspard
5 Reasons Why Congress Must Approve Aid to Ukraine Right Away ArticleOct 12, 2023 5 Reasons Why Congress Must Approve Aid to Ukraine Right Away Immediate assistance to Ukraine is an imperative to counter Russian aggression, address Ukraine's immediate security needs, strengthen European and NATO resolve, check China's regional ambitions, and underscore American global leadership in times of crisis. Oct 12, 2023 Alan Yu, Robert Benson, Sam Hananel
Artificial intelligence: Challenges and controversies for U.S. national security In the NewsJun 9, 2023 Artificial intelligence: Challenges and controversies for U.S. national security Stephen J. Cimbala and Lawrence J. Korb write about the implications of artificial intelligence for national security. Jun 9, 2023 Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Stephen J. Cimbala, Lawrence J. Korb
Ten Defense Budget Questions Biden Must Answer In the NewsJan 23, 2023 Ten Defense Budget Questions Biden Must Answer Lawrence J. Korb discusses the 10 major questions that President Joe Biden should address in the fiscal year 2024 defense budget. Jan 23, 2023 The National Interest Lawrence J. Korb
A Trillion-Dollar Defense Budget? ReportJul 12, 2022 A Trillion-Dollar Defense Budget? The Biden administration and Congress face eight challenges in calculating the size and distribution of a defense budget that has reached a record size. Jul 12, 2022 Lawrence J. Korb, Kaveh Toofan
The Lessons Learned for U.S. National Security Policy in the 20 Years Since 9/11 ArticleSep 10, 2021 The Lessons Learned for U.S. National Security Policy in the 20 Years Since 9/11 There were important gains coming out of America’s post-9/11 foreign policy, but some important successes came at great strategic, material, and human costs. Sep 10, 2021 Brian Katulis, Peter Juul
An Opportunity for Change: President Biden’s First Defense Budget Proposal ReportMar 10, 2021 An Opportunity for Change: President Biden’s First Defense Budget Proposal President Biden’s proposal is a chance to reshape how U.S. federal agencies handle the country’s top national security issues. Mar 10, 2021 Lawrence J. Korb, Kaveh Toofan
The United States Could Be in the Early Days of a Domestic Insurgency ArticleJan 19, 2021 The United States Could Be in the Early Days of a Domestic Insurgency Trump and his allies have incited an insurrection but the movement may outlast his administration. Jan 19, 2021 Katrina Mulligan
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
The Pentagon’s Fiscal Year 2021 Budget More Than Meets U.S. National Security Needs ReportMay 6, 2020 The Pentagon’s Fiscal Year 2021 Budget More Than Meets U.S. National Security Needs The Trump administration can enhance U.S. national security by transferring funds from unnecessary programs in the defense budget to other agencies. May 6, 2020 Lawrence J. Korb
Russian Flags Over an American Base ArticleDec 6, 2019 Russian Flags Over an American Base Trump’s reckless Syria policy makes America less safe and empowers Putin’s Russia. Dec 6, 2019 Brian Katulis, James Lamond
Caring for U.S. Veterans: A Plan for 2020 ReportDec 4, 2019 Caring for U.S. Veterans: A Plan for 2020 Ensuring that future political leaders provide U.S. veterans with the care and benefits they have earned will require legislators to understand how and why the current system has come to be. Dec 4, 2019 Lawrence J. Korb
Combating the White-Nationalist Terrorist Threat ArticleAug 7, 2019 Combating the White-Nationalist Terrorist Threat Six practical steps to defeat white nationalist terrorism. Aug 7, 2019 Simon Clark
The Trump Administration’s 10 Most Dangerous Actions Concerning Iran ArticleMay 21, 2019 The Trump Administration’s 10 Most Dangerous Actions Concerning Iran How the Trump administration has blundered into confrontation with Tehran. May 21, 2019 Kelly Magsamen, Brian Katulis, Peter Juul, 1 More Daniel Benaim
America Adrift ReportMay 5, 2019 America Adrift A new study of public attitudes on U.S. foreign policy issues finds that voters desire more government investment at home to remain competitive in the world. May 5, 2019 John Halpin, Brian Katulis, Peter Juul, 3 More Karl Agne, Jim Gerstein, Nisha Jain
What the FY 2020 Defense Budget Gets Wrong ReportApr 29, 2019 What the FY 2020 Defense Budget Gets Wrong To successfully promote U.S. national security, the Trump administration’s fiscal year 2020 defense budget needs to consider myriad factors—and set necessary, realistic funding levels. Apr 29, 2019 Lawrence J. Korb
Confronting the Domestic Right-Wing Terrorist Threat ReportMar 7, 2019 Confronting the Domestic Right-Wing Terrorist Threat Far-right violence is a growing threat in the United States. Only by acknowledging the danger, combating the political rhetoric that supports it, and learning how democracies have tackled this menace in the past can we hope to defeat it. Mar 7, 2019 Simon Clark
Understanding and Combating Russian and Chinese Influence Operations ReportFeb 28, 2019 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. Feb 28, 2019 Carolyn Kenney, Max Bergmann, James Lamond
Preventing Endless War Requires Real Congressional Oversight—Not New War Authority ReportDec 14, 2018 Preventing Endless War Requires Real Congressional Oversight—Not New War Authority Congress needs to do real oversight about how and whether the current wars should continue before considering any new AUMF. Dec 14, 2018 Ken Gude, Kate Martin
The Origins of Russia’s Broad Political Assault on the United States ReportOct 3, 2018 The Origins of Russia’s Broad Political Assault on the United States The Russian attack on U.S. democracy began in 2014 and is more wide-ranging and coordinated than previously understood. How the United States responds requires a strategy that both applies pressure on Russia via additional sanctions and improves the United States’ defensive capabilities against further Russian interference. Oct 3, 2018 James Lamond
Securing a Democratic World ReportSep 5, 2018 Securing a Democratic World The future of U.S. national security and a liberal democratic world depends on America embracing democratic values, locking arms with its democratic allies to stem the rise of authoritarianism, and growing the community of democratic nations. Sep 5, 2018 Kelly Magsamen, Max Bergmann, Michael Fuchs, 1 More Trevor Sutton
Seizing the Diplomatic Initiative in Syria ReportJul 19, 2018 Seizing the Diplomatic Initiative in Syria To best advance U.S. interests and values, the United States should launch a renewed diplomatic effort to de-escalate Syria’s civil war. Jul 19, 2018 Brian Katulis, Alexander Bick, Peter Juul, 1 More Daniel Benaim
How Turkey Can Ensure a Successful Energy Transition ReportJul 10, 2018 How Turkey Can Ensure a Successful Energy Transition Turkey should build upon recent progress investing in renewable energy to transition its energy system and reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels. Jul 10, 2018 Deger Saygin, Max Hoffman, Philipp Godron
The United States Sticks Its Head in the Sand on Torture in Yemen ArticleJun 29, 2018 The United States Sticks Its Head in the Sand on Torture in Yemen Congress must require the U.S. Defense Department to investigate and report on allegations that the United Arab Emirates is torturing Yemeni detainees. Jun 29, 2018 Ken Gude
Trump, Pompeo, and Bolton: The Path to War ArticleApr 11, 2018 Trump, Pompeo, and Bolton: The Path to War President Trump’s new war Cabinet picks risk pushing the United States toward devastating wars. Apr 11, 2018 Ken Gude
Trump’s Defense Budget ArticleFeb 28, 2018 Trump’s Defense Budget President Trump has proposed an unnecessarily large increase in the defense budget that will actually weaken national security. Feb 28, 2018 Lawrence J. Korb
5 Ways the Senate GOP Tax Bill Will Undermine America’s Economic and National Security ArticleNov 29, 2017 5 Ways the Senate GOP Tax Bill Will Undermine America’s Economic and National Security The Senate tax bill squeezes the middle class, wastes America’s fiscal resources, set up fiscal cliffs, cut off federal revenues needed to support economic and national security priorities, and further concentrates economic and political power. Nov 29, 2017 Andy Green
Trump’s North Korea Tweets Inch the U.S. Closer to Nuclear War VideoNov 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 ReportNov 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
It’s About the Wars and Trump—Not the AUMF ArticleOct 30, 2017 It’s About the Wars and Trump—Not the AUMF Congress must debate the wars and Trump’s lack of fitness before any consideration of war authority. Oct 30, 2017 Ken Gude
Strengthening U.S. Options on Iran ReportSep 28, 2017 Strengthening U.S. Options on Iran The United States should choose a pragmatic path forward to ensure the strict implementation of the nuclear agreement and counter Iran’s destabilizing policies. Sep 28, 2017 Brian Katulis, Peter Juul, Hardin Lang, 4 More Daniel Benaim, Yoram Schweitzer, Rudy deLeon, Alia Awadallah
The American People Deserve More Answers on Afghanistan ArticleAug 22, 2017 The American People Deserve More Answers on Afghanistan President Trump owes the American people more direct answers about what his new strategy actually includes, and what it hopes to achieve, before considering sending more young men and women into battle. Aug 22, 2017 Michael Fuchs, Hardin Lang, Vikram Singh
Trump’s Proposed Defense Budget Will Not Support U.S. National Security ArticleJun 8, 2017 Trump’s Proposed Defense Budget Will Not Support U.S. National Security The president’s fiscal year 2018 defense budget increases funding for the Department of Defense by cutting support for efforts to increase international stability and promote effective governance at the Pentagon. Jun 8, 2017 Lawrence J. Korb