Hungary After Orbán: The Promises and Risks of Democratic Renewal ArticleAugust 26, 2026 Hungary After Orbán: The Promises and Risks of Democratic Renewal The true measure of success will emerge after the excitement of Orbán’s defeat has faded—and if the new government builds a political system that no leader can capture again. Aug 26, 2026 Robert Benson, Dan Herman, Gabriel de Kergolay
Fact Sheet: Costs of Iran War Fact SheetAugust 20, 2026 Fact Sheet: Costs of Iran War The Trump administration’s war in Iran has cost at least $1,200 per household. With no end in sight, American families are paying a price. Aug 20, 2026 Ryan Mulholland, Courtney Federico, Allison McManus
Stopping Trump’s Crypto Corruption: The Risks of the Clarity Act to Democracy and National Security Past EventJuly 22, 2026 Stopping Trump’s Crypto Corruption: The Risks of the Clarity Act to Democracy and National Security Please join the Center for American Progress for a conversation with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) on why stronger oversight and anticorruption rules for cryptocurrency markets are essential to protecting U.S. national security and our democracy. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Jul 22, 2026
Burnham must avoid Starmer’s Trump mistake In the NewsJuly 6, 2026 Burnham must avoid Starmer’s Trump mistake In an op-ed for The Financial Times, Neera Tanden argues that as the new prime minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham must take a stronger approach than his predecessor did. Jul 6, 2026 The Financial Times Neera Tanden
The debate over AGOA is missing the point In the NewsJuly 6, 2026 The debate over AGOA is missing the point In an op-ed for Semafor Africa, Daniele Nyirandutiye argues that in considering whether to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, Congress is having the wrong debate. Jul 6, 2026 Semafor Africa Daniele Nyirandutiye
What screwworm and Ebola tell us about the cost of isolationism In the NewsJune 30, 2026 What screwworm and Ebola tell us about the cost of isolationism In an op-ed for Devex, Daniele Nyirandutiye argues that recent screwworm and Ebola outbreaks demonstrate how, by defunding global health systems, the Trump administration undermines American public safety. Jun 30, 2026 Devex Daniele Nyirandutiye
Why Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner Should Visit Ukraine In the NewsJune 29, 2026 Why Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner Should Visit Ukraine In an op-ed for The National Interest, Damian Murphy argues that witnessing the destruction in Ukraine is critical for Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to engage in informed negotiations. Jun 29, 2026 The National Interest Damian Murphy
Lethal Autonomy: The Future of Warfare Whether We Like It or Not Past EventJune 25, 2026 Lethal Autonomy: The Future of Warfare Whether We Like It or Not Please join CAP for an exclusive book-release event. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Jun 25, 2026
How to Rebuild Ukraine In the NewsJune 24, 2026 How to Rebuild Ukraine In an op-ed for The National Interest, Luke Zahner argues that to rebuild Ukraine, the country's leadership and the international community will need a more unified approach. Jun 24, 2026 The National Interest Luke Zahner
The President’s $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget Will Not Make the Country Safer ArticleJune 1, 2026 The President’s $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget Will Not Make the Country Safer To protect national security, the United States needs a strategic and disciplined approach to defense spending—not the Trump administration’s $1.5 trillion budget, which fails to match resources to strategy, needlessly inviting waste and increasing the deficit. Jun 1, 2026 Allison McManus, Michael Schiffer, Steven Kosiak
Not the time to cement North America’s fate In the NewsMay 26, 2026 Not the time to cement North America’s fate In an op-ed published by El País, Dan Restrepo argues that Mexico, the United States, and Canada would be making a mistake if they extended the USMCA for 16 years. May 26, 2026 El País Dan Restrepo
ExIm Reauthorization Is a Chance To Reimagine the Bank as a Potential Engine of Climate Action, Industrial Development, and Job Creation ArticleMay 21, 2026 ExIm Reauthorization Is a Chance To Reimagine the Bank as a Potential Engine of Climate Action, Industrial Development, and Job Creation As Congress considers reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank of the United States, this moment should be leveraged to improve and modernize the bank. May 21, 2026 Ryan Mulholland, Courtney Federico
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy IssueNovember 1, 2021 Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.