Beyond participation trophies: The EU’s credibility crisis in the Western Balkans In the NewsOctober 6, 2025 Beyond participation trophies: The EU’s credibility crisis in the Western Balkans In an op-ed published by Euractiv, Robert Benson argues that the EU cannot credibly preach democracy abroad while tolerating stagnation in its own neighborhood. Oct 6, 2025 Euractiv Robert Benson
The Transatlantic Rift: The Trump Administration’s Unilateralism Undermines a Coordinated China Strategy and Weakens America ArticleSeptember 16, 2025 The Transatlantic Rift: The Trump Administration’s Unilateralism Undermines a Coordinated China Strategy and Weakens America The Trump administration has shattered the transatlantic alliance, squandering a key edge over China and leaving America weaker, poorer, and more isolated. Sep 16, 2025 Michael Clark
The Turnberry trap: Trump, Europe and global reordering In the NewsSeptember 3, 2025 The Turnberry trap: Trump, Europe and global reordering In an op-ed published by Politico Europe, Robert Benson argues that President Trump's recent trade deal with the European Union represents an alarming global reordering—one that empowers bullying, sows division, and destabilizes international norms. Sep 3, 2025 Politico Europe Robert Benson
The Trump-Putin Alaska Meeting: Preventing a Surrender Summit ArticleAugust 12, 2025 The Trump-Putin Alaska Meeting: Preventing a Surrender Summit Trump’s planned Alaska meeting with Putin risks becoming a “surrender summit” that pressures Ukraine into abandoning NATO aspirations and accepting imposed neutrality, rewarding Russian aggression. Aug 12, 2025 Robert Benson, Damian Murphy
Trump’s Latest Trade Deals Raise More Questions Than Answers and Harm America’s Future ArticleAugust 5, 2025 Trump’s Latest Trade Deals Raise More Questions Than Answers and Harm America’s Future Trump’s trade agenda continues to deliver losses for the American economy and the country’s long-term security despite “deals” with the European Union, Japan, and others. Aug 5, 2025 Ryan Mulholland
Democracy on the Line: Global Lessons on Countering Authoritarianism Past EventJuly 15, 2025 Democracy on the Line: Global Lessons on Countering Authoritarianism Join the Center for American Progress for a critical conversation on what it takes to defend democracy. Online via Zoom Jul 15, 2025
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
LNG Projects Are a Bad Deal for Germans and Americans ReportJune 4, 2025 LNG Projects Are a Bad Deal for Germans and Americans Subsidizing fossil gas, especially long-term contracts for liquefied natural gas (LNG), undermines Germany’s energy independence, national security, public health, and climate goals, while also raising energy prices and pollution for Americans. On the other hand, accelerating the deployment of affordable and cleaner technologies across sectors could lower costs and pollution. Jun 4, 2025 Milena Pressentin, Josefin Schmidt, Julian Schwartzkopff, 3 More Shannon Baker-Branstetter, Jasia Smith, Akshay Thyagarajan
Democratic backsliding in Europe holds lessons for America In the NewsApril 24, 2025 Democratic backsliding in Europe holds lessons for America In an op-ed for Politico EU, Robert Benson discusses how America can more effectively push back against authoritarian creep by learning from the experiences of European countries. Apr 24, 2025 Politico EU Robert Benson
Trade, Trust, and Transition: Shaping the Next Transatlantic Chapter ReportApril 22, 2025 Trade, Trust, and Transition: Shaping the Next Transatlantic Chapter The Center for American Progress and the Foundation for European Progressive Studies offer essays on the most pressing transatlantic issues. Apr 22, 2025 Allison McManus, Robert Benson
How Retaliation Against the Trump Administration’s Trade War Makes Each State Vulnerable ArticleApril 17, 2025 How Retaliation Against the Trump Administration’s Trade War Makes Each State Vulnerable Retaliatory tariffs against the United States from China, the European Union, and Canada are likely to punish critical export industries in every state. Apr 17, 2025 Natalie Baker, Ryan Mulholland
Ukraine’s Path Forward: Negotiating Peace Amid Competing Futures ArticleJanuary 28, 2025 Ukraine’s Path Forward: Negotiating Peace Amid Competing Futures Ukraine’s future hinges on critical U.S. support—at stake: a German-style peace or a Georgian-style nightmare. Jan 28, 2025 Robert Benson
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
A Bellwether for Trans-Atlantic Democracy: The Rise of the German Far Right ArticleOctober 30, 2024 A Bellwether for Trans-Atlantic Democracy: The Rise of the German Far Right With its anti-immigrant rhetoric, skepticism of NATO, and alignment with authoritarian regimes, the AfD’s rise could destabilize both German democracy and the trans-Atlantic security order. Oct 30, 2024 Robert Benson
A New Vision for Social Housing in America ArticleSeptember 19, 2024 A New Vision for Social Housing in America The most effective way to solve America’s severe housing affordability crisis is to undertake a bold federal program of social housing construction that will deliver millions of new affordable, self-sustaining housing units located in opportunity-rich areas. Sep 19, 2024 Kevin DeGood, Christian E. Weller, David Ballard, 1 More Jessica Vela
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
EU Elections: What the Results Mean and Why They Matter ArticleJune 13, 2024 EU Elections: What the Results Mean and Why They Matter While pro-European and democratic forces hold the majority in the EU parliament elections, far-right gains portend trouble ahead. Jun 13, 2024 Johan Hassel, Robert Benson
5 Priorities for the 50th G7 Summit ArticleJune 10, 2024 5 Priorities for the 50th G7 Summit The G7 summit in Apulia, Italy presents a chance for the world's major democracies to collectively tackle immediate challenges, while forging a path toward a more resilient and inclusive future. Jun 10, 2024 Allison McManus, Robert Benson, Courtney Federico, 1 More Laura Kilbury
Designing a New Paradigm in Global Trade ReportMay 20, 2024 Designing a New Paradigm in Global Trade How a successful Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminum could function while delivering maximum benefits to workers and the environment. May 20, 2024 Ryan Mulholland, Trevor Sutton, Timothy Meyer
Congress Must Provide Funding and Protect Oversight To Meet Global Security and Humanitarian Needs ArticleFebruary 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
Hungary’s Democratic Backsliding Threatens the Trans-Atlantic Security Order ArticleJanuary 22, 2024 Hungary’s Democratic Backsliding Threatens the Trans-Atlantic Security Order Hungary’s democratic backsliding under Viktor Orbán threatens trans-Atlantic security, necessitating a strategic U.S. response to counter the rise of authoritarianism in Europe and protect our shared democratic values. Jan 22, 2024 Robert Benson
The Nexus Between Green Backlash and Democratic Backsliding in Europe ReportDecember 19, 2023 The Nexus Between Green Backlash and Democratic Backsliding in Europe Far-right parties are exploiting discontent with environmental policies, undermining progress on climate change and endangering democracy in Europe and beyond. Dec 19, 2023 Robert Benson, Anne Christianson, Courtney Federico, 1 More Kate Petosa
Trade Beyond Neoliberalism: Concluding a Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminum ReportDecember 4, 2023 Trade Beyond Neoliberalism: Concluding a Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminum A proposed trade deal with the European Union offers a historic opportunity to align the global economy with climate action and the interests of workers—but only if Washington and Brussels can put aside their differences. Dec 4, 2023 Trevor Sutton, Mike Williams
Poland’s Democratic Resurgence: From Backsliding to Beacon ArticleNovember 14, 2023 Poland’s Democratic Resurgence: From Backsliding to Beacon Poland's recent elections signify a major shift from democratic backsliding to a recommitment to EU values and democratic principles, with implications for regional stability and U.S. foreign policy. Nov 14, 2023 Robert Benson
A Conversation With U.K. Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy: Routes To Addressing Converging Domestic and Global Challenges Past EventMarch 15, 2023 A Conversation With U.K. Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy: Routes To Addressing Converging Domestic and Global Challenges How can U.S. and U.K. leaders increase cooperation under the “special relationship” to tackle the pressing issues that are converging both at home and abroad, including inclusive economies, threats to democracy, the climate crisis, and community justice and safety? Center for American Progress1333 H Street NWWashington, DC 20005 Mar 15, 2023
‘Safer Internet Day’ Event Recap VideoFebruary 7, 2023 ‘Safer Internet Day’ Event Recap Join leading experts for a thought-provoking discussion on how to navigate the digital world on this year's Safer Internet Day. Feb 7, 2023 Laetitia Avia, Ala Al Sadi, Toni Pandolfo, 2 More Hai-Lam Phan, Andrew Sonntag
Historic New EU Law Part of Growing Push for Sectoral Bargaining In the NewsJanuary 19, 2023 Historic New EU Law Part of Growing Push for Sectoral Bargaining David Madland explains how the European Union's new law aims to improve working conditions by increasing minimum wages and dramatically increasing collective bargaining. Jan 19, 2023 OnLabor David Madland
The US and EU must support climate loss and damage action In the NewsOctober 18, 2022 The US and EU must support climate loss and damage action Anne Christianson and Dennis Tänzler urge the United States and European Union to support climate loss and damage action at next month’s United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change conference. Oct 18, 2022 The Hill Anne Christianson, Dennis Tänzler
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
New Global Progress Survey Highlights the Major Challenges of Global Inflation ArticleSeptember 21, 2022 New Global Progress Survey Highlights the Major Challenges of Global Inflation The rising cost of living is hitting citizens everywhere. Sep 21, 2022 John Halpin
Will Viktor Orbán Bring His Racist Rhetoric to the United States this Week? ArticleAugust 3, 2022 Will Viktor Orbán Bring His Racist Rhetoric to the United States this Week? Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's embrace of far-right racism should prompt American conservatives to cut ties with the autocratic Hungarian leader. Aug 3, 2022 Max Hoffman
Extremist US Politicians Are Aiding and Abetting Autocratic Hungarian Regime ArticleJuly 13, 2022 Extremist US Politicians Are Aiding and Abetting Autocratic Hungarian Regime The extreme right brazenly supports Hungarian efforts to impede U.S. and European Union allied interests, subverting policies that would ensure corporations pay their fair share and sanction Russia for its Ukraine invasion. Jul 13, 2022 Seth Hanlon, Mara Rudman
The EU should borrow together once again — this time for common defense In the NewsMarch 4, 2022 The EU should borrow together once again — this time for common defense Max Bergmann and Benjamin Haddad discuss why, particularly in light of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the European Union should develop its own integrated defense industry and make significant investments in modernizing European militaries. Mar 4, 2022 Politico Europe Max Bergmann, Benjamin Haddad
Putin’s Quagmire: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is a Strategic Disaster for the Kremlin ArticleMarch 3, 2022 Putin’s Quagmire: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is a Strategic Disaster for the Kremlin Russia is now engaged in a war it cannot win. No matter how events play out on the battlefield, Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is a strategic disaster for Russia. Mar 3, 2022 Max Bergmann
What the European Union and United States Need To Do To Address the Migration Crisis in Ukraine ArticleMarch 1, 2022 What the European Union and United States Need To Do To Address the Migration Crisis in Ukraine As Russia invades Ukraine, the United States and the European Union should do all they can to assist all people fleeing the country. Mar 1, 2022 Nicole Svajlenka, Trinh Q. Truong, Zefitret Abera Molla, 1 More Joel Martinez
How the United States Should Respond if Russia Invades Ukraine ReportJanuary 25, 2022 How the United States Should Respond if Russia Invades Ukraine A Russian invasion of Ukraine must come at a high cost to the Kremlin. Jan 25, 2022 Max Bergmann
What the European Union’s Proposed Trade Tax on Carbon Means for the United States ReportAugust 16, 2021 What the European Union’s Proposed Trade Tax on Carbon Means for the United States The European Union’s innovative carbon border adjustment mechanism offers lessons for the United States about which industries to cover and whether to credit nontax emissions controls when limiting the carbon content of imports. Aug 16, 2021 Marc Jarsulic
The Case for EU Defense ReportJune 1, 2021 The Case for EU Defense U.S. opposition to EU defense efforts since the 1990s has been a strategic mistake that has undermined both the EU and NATO. It’s time for a new U.S. approach that encourages ambitious EU defense strategies. Jun 1, 2021 Max Bergmann, James Lamond, Siena Cicarelli
Putting Climate at the Center of the Trans-Atlantic Relationship ArticleApril 29, 2021 Putting Climate at the Center of the Trans-Atlantic Relationship As the Biden administration reengages the United States with Europe, tackling climate change should be at the center of its strategy. Apr 29, 2021 Max Bergmann, James Lamond, Siena Cicarelli
By Engaging Italy, Biden Can Strengthen Both the United States and the EU ArticleMarch 31, 2021 By Engaging Italy, Biden Can Strengthen Both the United States and the EU Mario Draghi’s arrival as Italy’s new prime minister is a stroke of luck for Joe Biden; a rare opportunity for the United States and the EU to work together on a common agenda. Mar 31, 2021 Max Bergmann, Simon Clark
In Our Hands ReportJanuary 22, 2021 In Our Hands To effectively relaunch and renew the trans-Atlantic bond, both the United States and Europe must make a comprehensive commitment to progressive values. Jan 22, 2021 Vassilis Ntousas, James Lamond
NATO’s Financing Gap ReportJanuary 13, 2021 NATO’s Financing Gap NATO needs to think beyond the 2 percent pledge to close its capabilities gap. Jan 13, 2021 Max Bergmann, Siena Cicarelli
No Time to Celebrate: Progressive Politics in the Pandemic’s Wake ReportDecember 21, 2020 No Time to Celebrate: Progressive Politics in the Pandemic’s Wake While the pandemic has illustrated the need for progressive policies more than ever, significant challenges still confront those who advocate for and hope to implement them. Dec 21, 2020 Matt Browne, Alexandra Schmitt
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
Why Hungary’s Democratic Backsliding Should Prompt NATO To Act ArticleAugust 17, 2020 Why Hungary’s Democratic Backsliding Should Prompt NATO To Act Hungary’s democratic backsliding and increasingly nationalist rhetoric threatens the stability of the alliance. NATO needs to respond. Aug 17, 2020 Max Bergmann, Siena Cicarelli
How White Supremacy Returned to Mainstream Politics ReportJuly 1, 2020 How White Supremacy Returned to Mainstream Politics This report provides a guide to identifying and calling out the white nationalist ideas that are infiltrating U.S. political discourse. Jul 1, 2020 Simon Clark
Any Kosovo-Serbia Deal Needs the European Union ArticleJune 24, 2020 Any Kosovo-Serbia Deal Needs the European Union Upcoming Kosovo-Serbia talks at the White House raise concerns that by cutting out the European Union, the Trump administration may sacrifice the region’s long-term stability for a political win. Jun 24, 2020 Siena Cicarelli, Max Bergmann, James Lamond