A multilateral green trade pact? In the NewsMay 5, 2026 A multilateral green trade pact? In a podcast from the Lowy Institute, Ryan Mulholland discusses how governments can go about designing green trade agreements. May 5, 2026 Lowy Institute Ryan Mulholland
Strategic Instability: The Trump Administration’s Contradictory Taiwan Signals Court Disaster Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit ArticleMay 4, 2026 Strategic Instability: The Trump Administration’s Contradictory Taiwan Signals Court Disaster Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit The administration’s transactional and incoherent posturing on Taiwan recklessly erodes deterrence, producing a strategic instability that invites a catastrophic military miscalculation between the United States and China. May 4, 2026 Michael Schiffer, Michael Clark
Orbán Is Gone, But Europe’s Divisions Remain ArticleApril 30, 2026 Orbán Is Gone, But Europe’s Divisions Remain Viktor Orbán’s political demise in Hungary is forcing the European Union to confront its internal divisions more directly than it has in years. Apr 30, 2026 Luke Zahner
State-by-State Increases in Gas Prices Since Trump’s War on Iran ArticleApril 23, 2026 State-by-State Increases in Gas Prices Since Trump’s War on Iran Gasoline prices have risen sharply since before the war, costing drivers across the United States about $38 more per month. Apr 23, 2026 Emily Gee
The Human and Environmental Costs of the War in Iran ReportApril 20, 2026 The Human and Environmental Costs of the War in Iran Civilians have suffered devastating health and environmental costs as a result of the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran, from mass displacement and polluted air and water to long-term health risks for future generations. Apr 20, 2026 Kalina Gibson, Dawn Le, Ariana Sharghi
An EU-China bridge is designed to crumble In the NewsApril 20, 2026 An EU-China bridge is designed to crumble In an op-ed published by Euractiv, Robert Benson explains why Europe should not let its prosperity be contingent on Beijing’s tolerance. Apr 20, 2026 Euractiv Robert Benson
Exporting MAGA Ideology: Why Orbán’s Loss Doesn’t End the Threat Posed by the Extreme Right ArticleApril 14, 2026 Exporting MAGA Ideology: Why Orbán’s Loss Doesn’t End the Threat Posed by the Extreme Right Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary dealt a real blow to MAGA’s international project, but it will not stop the Trump administration from using American power to promote far-right allies abroad. Apr 14, 2026 Damian Murphy, Robert Benson
The U.S.-Israeli War: Destabilizing Lebanon and the Broader Region Past EventApril 8, 2026 The U.S.-Israeli War: Destabilizing Lebanon and the Broader Region Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual conversation with expert panelists based in the region who will explore the regional political, security, and humanitarian dynamics of the U.S.-Israeli war, with a particular focus on Lebanon. Online via Zoom Apr 8, 2026
5 Ways the Trump Administration’s War With Iran Is Making It Harder To Make Things in America ArticleApril 1, 2026 5 Ways the Trump Administration’s War With Iran Is Making It Harder To Make Things in America The consequences of Trump’s war are squeezing U.S. manufacturers and putting working-class jobs at risk. Apr 1, 2026 Ryan Mulholland
The Trump Administration Is Sabotaging Its Own Arctic Strategy In the NewsApril 1, 2026 The Trump Administration Is Sabotaging Its Own Arctic Strategy Michael Schiffer writes in Just Security about the problems with the Trump administration's Arctic strategy. Apr 1, 2026 Just Security Michael Schiffer
Counterpoint: Trump’s Iran War Has Done Russia and China a Service In the NewsMarch 26, 2026 Counterpoint: Trump’s Iran War Has Done Russia and China a Service Andrew Miller writes for InsideSources' DC Journal about why the war in Iran benefits Russia and China. Mar 26, 2026 DC Journal Andrew Miller
Loss of Innocents: The U.S. Strike on an Iranian School and Implications for America at War Past EventMarch 18, 2026 Loss of Innocents: The U.S. Strike on an Iranian School and Implications for America at War Please join CAP for an online discussion on this tragedy and its implications for the U.S. military and the future of warfare. Online via Zoom Mar 18, 2026
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.