Iran and the Limits of American Power In the NewsJanuary 15, 2026 Iran and the Limits of American Power Andrew Miller writes in Foreign Affairs about what a U.S. military strike in Iran would and would not achieve. Jan 15, 2026 Foreign Affairs Andrew Miller
Making Sense of Iranian Protests and U.S. Response Past EventJanuary 14, 2026 Making Sense of Iranian Protests and U.S. Response Please join the Center for American Progress for a discussion that will explore the significance of the protests and assess the implications of potential U.S. responses. Online via Zoom Jan 14, 2026
Counterpoint: On Iran, Trump Endangers U.S. by Ignoring Rule of Law In the NewsJune 26, 2025 Counterpoint: On Iran, Trump Endangers U.S. by Ignoring Rule of Law In "DC Journal," Damian Murphy writes about the president's military engagement with Iran. Jun 26, 2025 DC Journal Damian Murphy
The Trump Administration’s Reckless Strikes in Iran Raise More Questions Than Answers ArticleJune 25, 2025 The Trump Administration’s Reckless Strikes in Iran Raise More Questions Than Answers Amid a tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the ultimate consequences of President Trump’s military intervention in Iran remain unknown but are potentially deeply damaging to U.S. interests. Congress should exert its authority to prevent the president from drawing the United States further into conflict in the future. Jun 25, 2025 Andrew Miller, Allison McManus
America Is on the Verge of Catastrophe in the Middle East In the NewsJune 21, 2025 America Is on the Verge of Catastrophe in the Middle East In an op-ed published by Foreign Affairs, Andrew Miller argues that by joining Israel’s campaign against Iran, the United States has made a sustainable long-term solution less attainable. Jun 21, 2025 Foreign Affairs Andrew Miller
America’s Role in the World: The Value of Leadership and Alliance Past EventJune 5, 2025 America’s Role in the World: The Value of Leadership and Alliance Join us for a conversation with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) as part of CAP’s “What’s Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Jun 5, 2025
Congressional Response to Trump’s National Security Chaos Past EventMarch 12, 2025 Congressional Response to Trump’s National Security Chaos Congress must pick up the leadership mantle amid grave global and domestic uncertainty. Center for American Progress and online Mar 12, 2025
From Biden to Trump: Off-Ramp or Accelerator to Middle East Conflict? ArticleDecember 12, 2024 From Biden to Trump: Off-Ramp or Accelerator to Middle East Conflict? How President Biden and President Trump manage their handoff, both their separate administrations and together during the transition, will have a powerful impact on whether forces of escalation or de-escalation in the Middle East prevail. Dec 12, 2024 Andrew Miller
Project 2025 Will Undermine America’s National Security ArticleAugust 19, 2024 Project 2025 Will Undermine America’s National Security The far-right policy proposals in Project 2025 will fundamentally undermine the national and economic security of the United States, benefiting its adversaries and making all Americans less safe. Aug 19, 2024 Alan Yu, Allison McManus, Dan Herman, 2 More Courtney Federico, Camille Meshack
The First 100 Days: Analyzing the Biden Administration’s Foreign Policy Successes and Opportunities for the Next Year ArticleMay 6, 2021 The First 100 Days: Analyzing the Biden Administration’s Foreign Policy Successes and Opportunities for the Next Year The Biden administration has put U.S. foreign policy back on track and can continue crafting a sustainable and progressive national security agenda. May 6, 2021 Katrina Mulligan, Alexandra Schmitt, Siena Cicarelli
The First 100 Days: Toward a More Sustainable and Values-Based National Security Approach ReportOctober 19, 2020 The First 100 Days: Toward a More Sustainable and Values-Based National Security Approach An actionable plan for the next administration’s progressive national security agenda. Oct 19, 2020 CAP National Security and International Policy Department
Interactive: The First 100 Days InteractiveOctober 19, 2020 Interactive: The First 100 Days This interactive database features nearly 250 recommendations that the next administration can advance, adopt, and implement within the first 100 days to set the country on a path toward a more progressive national security approach. Oct 19, 2020 CAP National Security and International Policy Department
How the Coronavirus Pandemic Exposes and Exacerbates the Middle East’s Long-Standing Governance Problems ArticleApril 22, 2020 How the Coronavirus Pandemic Exposes and Exacerbates the Middle East’s Long-Standing Governance Problems Ongoing conflicts and political repression reflect enduring regional challenges in the Middle East during the COVID-19 pandemic. Apr 22, 2020 Peter Juul, Jenna Sjogren
Putting Diplomacy First ReportMarch 12, 2020 Putting Diplomacy First In order to avoid another costly war in the Middle East, the United States must prioritize diplomacy and a more balanced regional stabilization strategy. Mar 12, 2020 Brian Katulis, Peter Juul
Iran may stand down, as Trump says, but cyber and terror attacks are the real threat In the NewsJanuary 9, 2020 Iran may stand down, as Trump says, but cyber and terror attacks are the real threat Brian Katulis and Peter Juul write about Iran's capacity to engage in asymmetrical warfare such as cyberattacks and acts of terrorism. Jan 9, 2020 USA Today Brian Katulis, Peter Juul
Trump sparked the Iran crisis. Now he must walk away from the brink of war In the NewsJanuary 8, 2020 Trump sparked the Iran crisis. Now he must walk away from the brink of war Michael Fuchs argues that while President Trump's policies have escalated tensions in the Middle East and brought the United States to the brink of war, the only responsible path forward with Iran is de-escalation and diplomacy. Jan 8, 2020 The Guardian Michael Fuchs
Troubled History of U.S.-Iran Relations In the NewsJanuary 8, 2020 Troubled History of U.S.-Iran Relations Lawrence Korb provides some historical context on U.S.-Iran relations and the importance of keeping these past incidents in mind as the United States considers its next steps with Iran. Jan 8, 2020 InsideSources Lawrence J. Korb
Trump Hurts an Ally and Helps the Terrorists In the NewsJanuary 5, 2020 Trump Hurts an Ally and Helps the Terrorists Author Daniel Benaim argues that one of the most dramatic consequences of the Trump administration's recent assassination of Iranian commander Gen. Qassem Soleimani is its impact on the United States' crucial relationship with Iraq. Jan 5, 2020 The New York Times Daniel Benaim
How to Avoid Another War in the Middle East In the NewsJanuary 4, 2020 How to Avoid Another War in the Middle East Author Kelly Magsamen explains the likely outcomes of the Trump administration's recent assassination of Iranian commander Gen. Qassem Soleimani and what actions the United States can take to deter future Iranian aggression. Jan 4, 2020 Foreign Affairs Kelly Magsamen
The strike on Suleimani was wildly reckless. Blowback will come In the NewsJanuary 3, 2020 The strike on Suleimani was wildly reckless. Blowback will come Author Michael Fuchs explains why the United States' assassination of Gen. Qassem Soleimani will embolden Iran’s hardliners, further destabilize the region, and put American lives across the world at risk. Jan 3, 2020 The Guardian Michael Fuchs
The Trump Administration’s 10 Most Dangerous Actions Concerning Iran ArticleMay 21, 2019 The Trump Administration’s 10 Most Dangerous Actions Concerning Iran How the Trump administration has blundered into confrontation with Tehran. May 21, 2019 Kelly Magsamen, Brian Katulis, Peter Juul, 1 More Daniel Benaim
Tired Narratives, Weary Publics ReportOctober 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 PodcastOctober 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 ReportApril 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