What the Iran War Taught China About Fighting the United States In the NewsMay 12, 2026 What the Iran War Taught China About Fighting the United States In an article for the Council on Foreign Relations, Michael Schiffer argues that Iran's approach to its war with the United States is a case study for China. May 12, 2026 Council on Foreign Relations Michael Schiffer
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
Trump’s War of Choice With Iran Threatens a Global Hunger and Health Crisis ArticleApril 22, 2026 Trump’s War of Choice With Iran Threatens a Global Hunger and Health Crisis President Trump’s war of choice is generating a devastating food and health crisis, made far worse by his administration’s gutting of the global humanitarian system. Apr 22, 2026 Jessica Keller, Ryan Mulholland
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
The Iran War Is a Win for China In the NewsApril 17, 2026 The Iran War Is a Win for China Andrew Miller and Michael Clark outline why the Trump administration's war in Iran benefits China. Apr 17, 2026 Foreign Affairs Andrew Miller, Michael Clark
The Trump Administration’s Policies Have Hurt Growth, Jobs, and Prices ArticleApril 15, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Policies Have Hurt Growth, Jobs, and Prices A new macroeconomic simulation suggests that the Trump administration’s agenda has generated slower growth, fewer jobs, and faster inflation. Apr 15, 2026 Jared Bernstein
What America Has Lost in the War With Iran ArticleApril 8, 2026 What America Has Lost in the War With Iran Iran appears to have emerged as the winner in Donald Trump’s war of choice. Apr 8, 2026 Damian Murphy, Allison McManus, Andrew Miller
Trump’s War May Be Over But the Economic Damage Is Not ArticleApril 8, 2026 Trump’s War May Be Over But the Economic Damage Is Not Consumers and businesses have already weathered substantial economic costs from the war in Iran, and prices and risks could remain elevated for months. Apr 8, 2026 Emily Gee, Kyle Ross, Akshay Thyagarajan, 1 More Leo Banks
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
The Dangers of Hegseth’s “Warfighter” Ethos In the NewsApril 7, 2026 The Dangers of Hegseth’s “Warfighter” Ethos In an op-ed for Just Security, Allison McManus outlines the dangers of Pete Hegseth's approach to foreign policy, arguing its "maximum lethality" ethos fails to leverage the real strengths of the U.S. armed forces. Apr 7, 2026 Just Security Allison McManus
Trump’s ‘God Squad’ Is Killing Whales Under the Guise of National Security ArticleApril 7, 2026 Trump’s ‘God Squad’ Is Killing Whales Under the Guise of National Security Under the pretense of national security, and amid a self-inflicted energy crisis of President Trump’s own making, the administration’s “God Squad” has exempted all Gulf of Mexico oil and gas activities from the Endangered Species Act, risking the extinction of critically endangered species such as the Rice’s whale. Apr 7, 2026 Angelo Villagomez, Margaret Cooney
The Trump ‘War Tax’: The Economic Costs of the Iran War Past EventApril 2, 2026 The Trump ‘War Tax’: The Economic Costs of the Iran War Please join the Center for American Progress for an online discussion on the economic costs of the U.S. war in Iran. Online via Zoom Apr 2, 2026