Tired Narratives, Weary Publics ReportOct 2, 2018 Tired Narratives, Weary Publics The United States must strengthen its public diplomacy strategy to better compete with Iran in the struggle for power and influence in the Middle East. Oct 2, 2018 Sarah Alaoui
Harvey Weinstein, Rocket Man, and the NRA PodcastOct 12, 2017 Harvey Weinstein, Rocket Man, and the NRA This week, Michele and Igor are joined by Hollywood producer Scott Budnick and Sen. Chris Murphy. Oct 12, 2017 Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen
Trump’s First 100 Days in the Middle East ReportApr 26, 2017 Trump’s First 100 Days in the Middle East While President Trump has so far largely held off on his most reckless policy ideas, his first 100 days show both surprising continuity and troubling shifts that could undercut U.S. interests. Apr 26, 2017 Daniel Benaim
Iran Is ‘On Notice’—What’s Next? ReportApr 6, 2017 Iran Is ‘On Notice’—What’s Next? The United States needs a strong defense and a smart offense; it must also avoid the unilateral disarmament offered in Trump’s budget proposal. Apr 6, 2017 Brian Katulis, Muath Al Wari
McMaster’s Challenge: His Boss Is Already Making America Less Safe ArticleFeb 22, 2017 McMaster’s Challenge: His Boss Is Already Making America Less Safe The new national security advisor needs to start with damage control. Feb 22, 2017 Vikram Singh, Peter Juul
6 Steps the Trump Administration Should Take in Iraq ReportFeb 13, 2017 6 Steps the Trump Administration Should Take in Iraq The Trump administration should quickly take steps to address the damage of the president’s words and policies in his opening weeks in office, and to lay the foundation for an ongoing, sustainable U.S. and international military and diplomatic commitment to help Iraqis avoid a relapse into sectarian conflict or the resurgence of the Islamic State. Feb 13, 2017 Andrew Kim, Daniel Benaim, Hardin Lang
Open Questions on National Security for President-Elect Donald Trump ArticleNov 21, 2016 Open Questions on National Security for President-Elect Donald Trump Increasingly serious national security questions face the president-elect amid growing conflicts of interest. Nov 21, 2016 the CAP National Security and International Policy Team
Leveraging U.S. Power in the Middle East ReportOct 19, 2016 Leveraging U.S. Power in the Middle East The next U.S. administration should advance a long-term affirmative agenda that deepens engagement with long-standing partners, builds a new framework for regional cooperation, and utilizes America’s unique leverage and assets to advance U.S. interests and values. Oct 19, 2016 the CAP Middle East Team
Turkey-Iran Relations ReportJul 11, 2016 Turkey-Iran Relations For Turkey and Iran to move away from their destructive regional confrontation and toward stability, they need to return to their previous policy of selective cooperation, compartmentalization, and mediation. Jul 11, 2016 Bülent Aras, Emirhan Yorulmazlar
Middle East Stability and the International Agreement on Iran’s Nuclear Program TestimonyJan 20, 2016 Middle East Stability and the International Agreement on Iran’s Nuclear Program Brian Katulis, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, testified before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on January 20, 2016. Jan 20, 2016 Brian Katulis
Executive Power and the Role of Congress in the Paris Climate and Iran Nuclear Agreements ReportJan 11, 2016 Executive Power and the Role of Congress in the Paris Climate and Iran Nuclear Agreements CAP experts explain why the role of Congress differed in these two major international agreements aimed at improving global security. Jan 11, 2016 Gwynne Taraska, Hardin Lang
A Conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Past EventNov 10, 2015 A Conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Nov 10, 2015