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 ReportOct 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 the CAP National Security and International Policy Team
Interactive: The First 100 Days InteractiveOct 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 the CAP National Security and International Policy Team
How the Coronavirus Pandemic Exposes and Exacerbates the Middle East’s Long-Standing Governance Problems ArticleApr 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 ReportMar 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 NewsJan 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 NewsJan 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 NewsJan 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 NewsJan 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 NewsJan 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 NewsJan 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 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
Confronting the Terror Finance Challenge in Today’s Middle East ReportNov 2, 2015 Confronting the Terror Finance Challenge in Today’s Middle East The United States must update its terror finance policy framework to meet new challenges and enduring threats from state actors and nonstate groups. Nov 2, 2015 Hardin Lang, Peter Juul, Trevor Sutton
A Progressive Foreign Policy—and a Whole Lot of Work—Pay Off on Iran Nuclear Agreement ArticleOct 28, 2015 A Progressive Foreign Policy—and a Whole Lot of Work—Pay Off on Iran Nuclear Agreement The Iran nuclear deal was the culmination of months of behind the scenes efforts by progressives, with CAP playing a key role. Oct 28, 2015 Vikram Singh
Implementing the Iran Nuclear Agreement ReportSep 10, 2015 Implementing the Iran Nuclear Agreement As attention turns to implementing the Iran nuclear agreement, questions remain regarding future inspections, Iran's legacy technical capacity, and what the United States should do to ensure Iran stays off the nuclear path. Sep 10, 2015 Christine Parthemore
6 Biggest Myths about the Iran Nuclear Deal In the NewsJul 29, 2015 6 Biggest Myths about the Iran Nuclear Deal Hardin Lang and Shlomo Brom refute some of the common myths about the Iran nuclear agreement. Jul 29, 2015 The National Interest Hardin Lang, Shlomo Brom
Ensuring that the Nuclear Agreement Effectively Constrains Iran ReportJul 17, 2015 Ensuring that the Nuclear Agreement Effectively Constrains Iran Congress should measure the deal against the main alternatives and work with the Obama administration to ensure strong and effective implementation using three steps. Jul 17, 2015 Brian Katulis, Shlomo Brom, Peter Juul, 1 More Hardin Lang
Countering Iran’s Destabilizing Actions in the Middle East ReportJul 17, 2015 Countering Iran’s Destabilizing Actions in the Middle East After the nuclear deal, the United States needs to work with partners to step up its efforts to counter Iran’s negative behaviors. Jul 17, 2015 Peter Juul, Brian Katulis, Shlomo Brom
5 Criteria for a Nuclear Agreement with Iran ArticleJun 23, 2015 5 Criteria for a Nuclear Agreement with Iran A deal that meets critical criteria and neutralizes the potential nuclear threat that Iran poses would be a major achievement for U.S. and allied security interests. Jun 23, 2015 Vikram Singh, Shlomo Brom, Ken Sofer
Strengthening the Foundations of U.S.-Israel Ties at a Time of Change in the Middle East ReportApr 22, 2015 Strengthening the Foundations of U.S.-Israel Ties at a Time of Change in the Middle East The strategic rationale for the U.S.-Israel partnership must evolve with the changing geopolitical and regional context. Apr 22, 2015 Brian Katulis, Dan Arbell
Getting to a Final Agreement: Nuclear Negotiations with Iran and Congressional Action ReportApr 13, 2015 Getting to a Final Agreement: Nuclear Negotiations with Iran and Congressional Action A final nuclear agreement with Iran may be within reach, but both Congress and the White House must remain vigilant and clear-eyed about the hurdles. Apr 13, 2015 Vikram Singh, Brian Katulis, Rudy deLeon, 4 More Hardin Lang, Lawrence J. Korb, Shlomo Brom, Ken Sofer
A Constructive Role for Congress on Iran ArticleMar 26, 2015 A Constructive Role for Congress on Iran Congress can bolster the U.S. negotiating position and help prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon by playing the role of enforcer for an agreement. Mar 26, 2015 Ken Sofer
Nuclear Negotiations with Iran Reach a Decision Point ReportMar 18, 2015 Nuclear Negotiations with Iran Reach a Decision Point An imperfect negotiated deal between the P5+1 and Iran is better than the alternative of no deal at all. Mar 18, 2015 Shlomo Brom