Whither U.S.-Tunisian Relations After Saied’s Disastrous December? In the NewsDec 26, 2022 Whither U.S.-Tunisian Relations After Saied’s Disastrous December? Gordon Gray discusses Tunisian President Kais Saied's recent visit to the United States. Dec 26, 2022 The National Interest Gordon Gray
Opportunities and Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean: Examining U.S. Interests and Regional Cooperation TestimonyMay 2, 2022 Opportunities and Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean: Examining U.S. Interests and Regional Cooperation Alan Makovsky, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, provided testimony on March 31, 2022, before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on the United States’ involvement in the Eastern Mediterranean amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. May 2, 2022 Alan Makovsky
Strategic Reengagement in the Middle East ReportDec 16, 2021 Strategic Reengagement in the Middle East The Biden administration can rebalance America’s policy in the Middle East through diplomacy, economic statecraft, and security cooperation—all while shifting away from direct military action. Dec 16, 2021 Brian Katulis, Peter Juul
Seeking a New Balance for U.S. Policy in the Middle East ReportSep 7, 2021 Seeking a New Balance for U.S. Policy in the Middle East The Biden administration signaled an effort to shift overall U.S. policy by prioritizing diplomacy and making some modest shifts on the military front, but key human security challenges loom on the horizon. Sep 7, 2021 Brian Katulis, Peter Juul
The United States Needs a Comprehensive Protection Plan for the Forcibly Displaced in Afghanistan ArticleAug 17, 2021 The United States Needs a Comprehensive Protection Plan for the Forcibly Displaced in Afghanistan The Biden administration should lead in developing a human rights-centered plan for the forcibly displaced to mitigate further disaster in Afghanistan. Aug 17, 2021 Alexandra Schmitt, Elisa Massimino
Northern Syria Security Dynamics and the Refugee Crisis ReportMay 26, 2021 Northern Syria Security Dynamics and the Refugee Crisis Ensuring stability in northern Syria will require international engagement that balances humanitarian concerns with the moral hazard created by Turkey’s occupation. May 26, 2021 Max Hoffman, Alan Makovsky
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
The Middle East Peace Process: An Analysis From Former U.S. Negotiators TestimonyApr 27, 2020 The Middle East Peace Process: An Analysis From Former U.S. Negotiators CAP executive vice president for policy Mara Rudman testified before the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism. Apr 27, 2020 Mara Rudman
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
The State of U.S. National Security Is Not Strong Under Trump ArticleFeb 3, 2020 The State of U.S. National Security Is Not Strong Under Trump Ahead of the State of the Union, here’s the real state of national security under President Trump. Feb 3, 2020 Kelly Magsamen, Alexandra Schmitt
Russian Flags Over an American Base ArticleDec 6, 2019 Russian Flags Over an American Base Trump’s reckless Syria policy makes America less safe and empowers Putin’s Russia. Dec 6, 2019 Brian Katulis, James Lamond
Trump’s Syria Shambles ReportOct 24, 2019 Trump’s Syria Shambles President Trump’s withdrawal from Syria has thrown the region into chaos, shattered American credibility, and uncovered deep problems with U.S. policy toward Turkey. Oct 24, 2019 Max Hoffman
Fact Sheet: The Case for a New U.S. Relationship with Afghanistan Fact SheetJul 29, 2019 Fact Sheet: The Case for a New U.S. Relationship with Afghanistan It is time to end the war in Afghanistan responsibly and make a strategic transition to more pressing U.S. national security challenges. Jul 29, 2019 Kelly Magsamen, Michael Fuchs
The Case for a New U.S. Relationship with Afghanistan ReportJul 29, 2019 The Case for a New U.S. Relationship with Afghanistan It is time to end the war in Afghanistan responsibly and make a strategic transition to more pressing U.S. national security challenges. Jul 29, 2019 Kelly Magsamen, 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
Turkey’s Refugee Dilemma ReportMar 13, 2019 Turkey’s Refugee Dilemma Despite Turkish leaders’ frequent insistence that Syrian refugees will return home, privately, they seem to be preparing for the likelihood that most will remain permanently. Mar 13, 2019 Alan Makovsky
Kurdistan’s New Moment ReportDec 18, 2018 Kurdistan’s New Moment The United States can play a role in helping Iraqi Kurds transition from crisis to progress. Dec 18, 2018 Daniel Benaim
Preventing Endless War Requires Real Congressional Oversight—Not New War Authority ReportDec 14, 2018 Preventing Endless War Requires Real Congressional Oversight—Not New War Authority Congress needs to do real oversight about how and whether the current wars should continue before considering any new AUMF. Dec 14, 2018 Ken Gude, Kate Martin
Rosamund Pike, Matthew Heineman, and Speaking Truth to Power Through Film PodcastNov 15, 2018 Rosamund Pike, Matthew Heineman, and Speaking Truth to Power Through Film Actor Rosamund Pike and director Matthew Heineman sit down with Daniella and Ed to discuss their new film, "A Private War," which tells the story of Mary Colvin, a war journalist who died in 2012 while covering the war in Syria. Nov 15, 2018 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 1 More Kyle Epstein
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
Seizing the Diplomatic Initiative in Syria ReportJul 19, 2018 Seizing the Diplomatic Initiative in Syria To best advance U.S. interests and values, the United States should launch a renewed diplomatic effort to de-escalate Syria’s civil war. Jul 19, 2018 Brian Katulis, Alexander Bick, Peter Juul, 1 More Daniel Benaim