Iran War Triggered a Diesel and Fertilizer Crisis for America’s Farmers VideoSeptember 24, 2026 Iran War Triggered a Diesel and Fertilizer Crisis for America’s Farmers Fertilizer and diesel prices have spiked to record highs due to the war in Iran, making it difficult for American farmers such as Aaron Lehman to grow their crops and make a living, and consumers are paying more for the food that they eat. Sep 24, 2026 Margaret Cooney, Cody Hankerson, Hai-Lam Phan, 2 More Toni Pandolfo, Gibson Gillett-Behrens
Flying Blind: The Peril of Trump’s Unprepared Approach to China In the NewsSeptember 23, 2026 Flying Blind: The Peril of Trump’s Unprepared Approach to China In an op-ed for The Contrarian, Jonathan Fritz explains why President Trump's uncoordinated approach to diplomacy means his upcoming summit with Xi Jinping is unlikely to advance American interests. Sep 23, 2026 The Contrarian Jonathan Fritz
Americans Are Paying More at the Pump as Trump’s War With Iran Expands ArticleSeptember 18, 2026 Americans Are Paying More at the Pump as Trump’s War With Iran Expands The Trump administration’s decision to start its war with Iran has been a geostrategic disaster, and an analysis of state-by-state increases of gas and diesel prices shows how the war continues to cost American families. Sep 18, 2026 Ryan Mulholland, Courtney Federico
Point: China Is a Competitor for Now; Let’s Keep It That Way In the NewsSeptember 17, 2026 Point: China Is a Competitor for Now; Let’s Keep It That Way Jonathan Fritz writes in Inside Sources about why the relationship between the United States and China is one not of enemies but of competitors. Sep 17, 2026 Inside Sources Jonathan Fritz
Reforming National Security for the Future Past EventSeptember 16, 2026 Reforming National Security for the Future Join the Center for American Progress to discuss how the United States can not only restore our security globally, but do it better. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Sep 16, 2026
Trump Wanted a European MAGA but May Get an Anti-American Europe ArticleSeptember 10, 2026 Trump Wanted a European MAGA but May Get an Anti-American Europe The Trump administration sees Germany’s far right as a European MAGA ally, but by empowering the AfD, it risks strengthening a nationalist movement that seeks to weaken American influence and reshape Europe on its own terms. Sep 10, 2026 Robert Benson
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
2026 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventMay 19, 2026 2026 CAP IDEAS Conference The Center for American Progress’ signature event, now celebrating its 15th year, where CAP convenes the big thinkers and doers on the center-left for a day of not only identifying the problems facing Americans, but also sharing solutions to improve the lives of all Americans. Online via Zoom May 19, 2026
Food, Fuel, and Fertilizer: How President Trump’s War in Iran Wreaks Havoc on the African Continent ArticleMay 15, 2026 Food, Fuel, and Fertilizer: How President Trump’s War in Iran Wreaks Havoc on the African Continent President Trump’s war of choice has triggered a global energy and fertilizer crisis, disproportionately devastating African countries already strained by debt and climate stress. May 15, 2026 Melissa Zelikoff, Kalina Gibson, Sadhana Mandala
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
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.