Tackling the Opioid Crisis Requires a Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach ReportSep 20, 2023 Tackling the Opioid Crisis Requires a Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach The opioid epidemic is a complex public health crisis that can be ameliorated by addressing root causes of drug use; expanding access to treatment and harm reduction strategies; and reducing the supply of illicit opioids entering the United States. Sep 20, 2023 Trinh Q. Truong, Debu Gandhi, Jill Rosenthal, 5 More Marquisha Johns, Mariam Rashid, Dan Restrepo, Akua Amaning, Cleo Bluthenthal
La súplica de una madre para detener el flujo de armas estadounidenses a México VideoJun 27, 2023 La súplica de una madre para detener el flujo de armas estadounidenses a México La activista de derechos humanos mexicana María Herrera Magdaleno discute el impacto devastador del flujo de armas estadounidenses hacia México, incluyendo la desaparición forzada de cuatro de sus hijos. Jun 27, 2023 Nick Wilson, Andrew Sonntag, Rafael Medina, 4 More Gaby Blanco, Ala Al Sadi, Hai-Lam Phan, Julia Schroeder
A Mother’s Plea to Stop the Flow of U.S. Guns to Mexico VideoJun 27, 2023 A Mother’s Plea to Stop the Flow of U.S. Guns to Mexico Mexican human rights activist María Herrera Magdaleno discusses the devastating impact of U.S. guns flowing to Mexico, including the forced disappearance of four of her sons. Jun 27, 2023 Nick Wilson, Andrew Sonntag, Rafael Medina, 4 More Gaby Blanco, Ala Al Sadi, Hai-Lam Phan, Julia Schroeder
The Biden Administration’s Use of Immigration Parole Authority Is a Smart and Lawful Approach to Today’s Migration Challenges ReportApr 19, 2023 The Biden Administration’s Use of Immigration Parole Authority Is a Smart and Lawful Approach to Today’s Migration Challenges Legal challenges to new immigration parole processes lack merit and will undermine border management efforts and regional migration solutions if they are successful. Apr 19, 2023 Tom Jawetz
Guns Without Borders Past EventApr 17, 2023 Guns Without Borders Addressing the flow of U.S. firearms to Mexico and Central America Apr 17, 2023 Nick Wilson, Nick Wilson
To Defend Democracy, the U.S. Must Hold Both Friends and Foes Accountable ArticleApr 5, 2023 To Defend Democracy, the U.S. Must Hold Both Friends and Foes Accountable Democratic backsliding among U.S. allies such as Israel, India, and Mexico starkly illustrates the challenge for the United States’ foreign policy agenda. Apr 5, 2023 Kate Donald, Heba Malik
Mexican instability catches the U.S. off-guard In the NewsMar 13, 2023 Mexican instability catches the U.S. off-guard Dan Restrepo writes about the need for improved U.S.-Mexico relations. Mar 13, 2023 The Dallas Morning News Dan Restrepo
Taking Migration Seriously: Real Solutions to Complex Challenges at the Border ReportOct 26, 2022 Taking Migration Seriously: Real Solutions to Complex Challenges at the Border In the face of election-cycle demagoguery on immigration, the Biden-Harris administration is moving forward with a serious, multipronged strategy to address the complex root causes of migration in the region. Oct 26, 2022 Silva Mathema, Zefitret Abera Molla
The Devastating Impact of the Inhumane Family Separation Policy Past EventAug 19, 2022 The Devastating Impact of the Inhumane Family Separation Policy A Conversation with The Atlantic’s Caitlin Dickerson Aug 19, 2022
A New Lawsuit Illustrates the Problem of U.S. Guns in Mexico ArticleSep 2, 2021 A New Lawsuit Illustrates the Problem of U.S. Guns in Mexico Mexico’s lawsuit against major U.S. arms manufacturers and distributors is a reminder of the fact that America’s gun violence epidemic extends well beyond its own borders. Sep 2, 2021 Eugenio Weigend Vargas, Joel Martinez
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
Getting Ahead of the Curve: Why the United States Needs To Plan for the Coronavirus in the Americas ReportMay 5, 2020 Getting Ahead of the Curve: Why the United States Needs To Plan for the Coronavirus in the Americas The United States cannot afford to ignore the progressing spread of COVID-19 among its neighbors in the Americas. May 5, 2020 Trevor Sutton, Dan Restrepo, Joel Martinez
Beyond Our Borders but Within Our Control Beyond Our Borders but Within Our Control Weak laws in the United States, along with high rates of gun manufacturing, fosters an environment ripe for cross-border gun trafficking, wreaking havoc within Mexico. Nov 1, 2019 Eugenio Weigend Vargas, Rukmani Bhatia
Getting Migration in the Americas Right ReportJun 24, 2019 Getting Migration in the Americas Right The United States must reject the politics of cruelty and chart a new course on migration policy that is cooperative, compassionate, and pragmatic. Jun 24, 2019 Dan Restrepo, Trevor Sutton, Joel Martinez
U.S. Trade Policy in North America, China, and Beyond ReportFeb 27, 2019 U.S. Trade Policy in North America, China, and Beyond As the Trump administration begins to answer for its erratic trade policy agenda, Congress must assert its oversight and hold the administration accountable to the economic priorities of working families. Feb 27, 2019 Andy Green, Daniella Zessoules
Migration Flows in Mexico Have Challenged the Country’s Immigration Policies ArticleDec 11, 2018 Migration Flows in Mexico Have Challenged the Country’s Immigration Policies Mexico’s immigration policies fail to address the needs of returnees and Central American migrants. Dec 11, 2018 Andrea Portillo
Measuring Conservation Progress in North America ReportDec 4, 2018 Measuring Conservation Progress in North America As the United States undertakes an unprecedented elimination of protected areas, Canada and Mexico are emerging as North America’s leaders in the conservation of lands and oceans. Dec 4, 2018 Ryan Richards
Brazil: A Turn to the Reactionary Right Brazil: A Turn to the Reactionary Right Brazil’s recent election of Jair Bolsonaro as president ushers in an era of uncertainty in the world’s fifth-largest country that will put its democracy as well as its constructive role in the Americas and the world in question. Nov 1, 2018 Dan Restrepo
Venezuela in Crisis: A Way Forward ReportOct 16, 2018 Venezuela in Crisis: A Way Forward The escalating crisis in Venezuela demands concerted, peaceful action by the United States and the international community to assist the Venezuelan people, in Venezuela and throughout the Americas. Oct 16, 2018 Dan Restrepo
The Future of Mexican Climate Diplomacy ArticleApr 17, 2018 The Future of Mexican Climate Diplomacy A left-wing populist running on a “Mexico First” message is ahead in the polls for the Mexican presidential election—complicating Mexico’s role in international climate cooperation. Apr 17, 2018 Gwynne Taraska, Joel Martinez, Guillermo Ortiz
Don’t Turn Back the Clock: Tillerson Should Advance the U.S.-Latin American Partnership Into the 21st Century ArticleFeb 5, 2018 Don’t Turn Back the Clock: Tillerson Should Advance the U.S.-Latin American Partnership Into the 21st Century Hemmed in by nativism and mercantilism, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson inexplicably seeks to revive the Monroe Doctrine. Feb 5, 2018 Dan Restrepo
Beyond Our Borders ReportFeb 2, 2018 Beyond Our Borders The current debate about protecting America's borders ignores the U.S. role as a major supplier of crime guns around the world. Feb 2, 2018 Chelsea Parsons, Eugenio Weigend Vargas