Loss of Innocents: The U.S. Strike on an Iranian School and Implications for America at War Past EventMarch 18, 2026 Loss of Innocents: The U.S. Strike on an Iranian School and Implications for America at War Please join CAP for an online discussion on this tragedy and its implications for the U.S. military and the future of warfare. Mar 18, 2026
How the Trump Administration Could Lower Energy Prices and What It Is Doing Instead ArticleMarch 13, 2026 How the Trump Administration Could Lower Energy Prices and What It Is Doing Instead Instead of proposing solutions to the skyrocketing energy prices Americans face as a result of President Trump’s war with Iran, the Trump administration has put forward ideas that benefit the oil and gas industry. Mar 13, 2026 Courtney Federico, Sophie Conroy, Leo Banks, 1 More Jenny Rowland-Shea
Defeating Iranian drones means listening to Ukraine In the NewsMarch 12, 2026 Defeating Iranian drones means listening to Ukraine Luke Zahner and Robert Benson write in Stars and Stripes about how Iranian-designed drones are changing modern warfare and what Ukraine has learned about combating them. Mar 12, 2026 Stars and Stripes Luke Zahner, Robert Benson
Diplomatic Malpractice: The Trump Administration’s Failure To Protect and Evacuate U.S. Embassies and Citizens in the Middle East Past EventMarch 12, 2026 Diplomatic Malpractice: The Trump Administration’s Failure To Protect and Evacuate U.S. Embassies and Citizens in the Middle East Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event on Thursday, March 12 at 2:30 p.m. EDT discussing this dereliction of duty. Online only via Zoom Mar 12, 2026
What America is paying for Trump’s war in Iran NewsletterMarch 12, 2026 What America is paying for Trump’s war in Iran And how one tax policy could help build 1 million new homes Mar 12, 2026
The War in Iran Will Raise Fuel Prices and Costs Throughout the Economy ArticleMarch 11, 2026 The War in Iran Will Raise Fuel Prices and Costs Throughout the Economy The war in Iran will cost Americans more at the pump as well as on their utility and grocery bills while continuing to also cost U.S. military service members and civilians their lives. Mar 11, 2026 Trevor Higgins, Akshay Thyagarajan
Regional Recalibration After the Iran Strikes ArticleMarch 11, 2026 Regional Recalibration After the Iran Strikes President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran has upended a careful balance regional actors have long sought to strike between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Mar 11, 2026 H.A. Hellyer
The Case Against Trump’s War of Choice in Iran ArticleMarch 5, 2026 The Case Against Trump’s War of Choice in Iran In starting war with Iran, President Trump and his administration have knowingly put service members in harm’s way, inflicted suffering on innocent civilians, and left the American people to bear the financial burden of this needless conflict. Mar 5, 2026 Damian Murphy, Allison McManus, Andrew Miller
The real cost of Trump’s reckless war in Iran NewsletterMarch 4, 2026 The real cost of Trump’s reckless war in Iran Plus, 5 things to know about the DOD’s attack on Anthropic Mar 4, 2026
The Trump Administration’s Reckless War in Iran Has Already Cost More Than $5 Billion ArticleMarch 3, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Reckless War in Iran Has Already Cost More Than $5 Billion The Trump administration has launched a reckless war of choice in the Middle East, which has already imposed an estimated cost of more than $5 billion on the American taxpayer. Mar 3, 2026 Allison McManus
An Update on Military Actions in Iran Past EventMarch 2, 2026 An Update on Military Actions in Iran CAP experts are ready to fill you in on the details and repercussions of military actions in Iran. Online via Zoom Mar 2, 2026
Risk, Order, and Power: The Saudi-Emirati Divergence In the NewsJanuary 30, 2026 Risk, Order, and Power: The Saudi-Emirati Divergence H.A. Hellyer writes on the tense relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and how it could affect the United States. Jan 30, 2026 War on the Rocks H.A. Hellyer
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
This is how we solve America’s housing crisis NewsletterJanuary 14, 2026 This is how we solve America’s housing crisis Join Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Brian Schatz (D-HI), and others to learn what an ambitious housing agenda should look like 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
As Trump Abandons Global Leadership, G7 Must Still Address World’s Pressing Challenges ArticleJune 11, 2025 As Trump Abandons Global Leadership, G7 Must Still Address World’s Pressing Challenges Strong, clear cooperation among the world’s other leading democracies can help maintain momentum on global priorities such as confronting Russian aggression, climate change, trade, and humanitarian assistance. Jun 11, 2025 Allison McManus, Robert Benson, Ryan Mulholland, 1 More Courtney Federico
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
President Trump’s Gulf Trip Is Heavy on Theatrics, Light on Policy ArticleMay 29, 2025 President Trump’s Gulf Trip Is Heavy on Theatrics, Light on Policy President Trump’s Middle East trip was a wasted opportunity to secure major progress on a diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear program and resolving the war in Gaza. May 29, 2025 Andrew Miller
Trump’s Gulf Interests Conflict With the Interests of the American People ArticleMay 20, 2025 Trump’s Gulf Interests Conflict With the Interests of the American People President Trump’s conflicts of interest in the Gulf privilege his personal gain over American foreign policy interests. May 20, 2025 Allison McManus
100 Days of the Trump Administration’s Foreign Policy: Global Chaos, American Weakness, and Human Suffering ReportApril 24, 2025 100 Days of the Trump Administration’s Foreign Policy: Global Chaos, American Weakness, and Human Suffering In only 100 days, the Trump administration has wrought chaos around the world and weakened the United States’ place in it—leaving the American people and billions of others worldwide to pay the price. Apr 24, 2025 Allison McManus, Ryan Mulholland, Andrew Miller, 3 More Dan Herman, Robert Benson, Courtney Federico
The Trump Administration’s Responsibility for the Failed Ceasefire in Gaza ArticleApril 14, 2025 The Trump Administration’s Responsibility for the Failed Ceasefire in Gaza The Trump administration’s failure to enforce the terms of the January 15 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has wasted the best opportunity to achieve a permanent end to the war in Gaza. Apr 14, 2025 Andrew Miller
How Congress Can Help Curb the UAE’s Role in Sudan’s Crisis ArticleMarch 18, 2025 How Congress Can Help Curb the UAE’s Role in Sudan’s Crisis To see a peaceful end to the conflict, Congress must hold the UAE accountable for its role in fueling Sudan’s violent civil war and deepening its humanitarian crisis through the weapons and gold trade. Mar 18, 2025 Allison McManus, Anne Griffin
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
It’s Time for a Just and Lasting Peace in Israel and Palestine In the NewsMarch 4, 2025 It’s Time for a Just and Lasting Peace in Israel and Palestine In an op-ed published by Inkstick, Allison McManus argues why the United States should seize moments of opportunity ahead to propel the West Bank toward a just and lasting peace and outlines the role the country could play in doing so. Mar 4, 2025 Inkstick Allison McManus
Trump’s ‘Riviera of the Middle East’ Plan Fundamentally Misreads the Arab World ArticleFebruary 26, 2025 Trump’s ‘Riviera of the Middle East’ Plan Fundamentally Misreads the Arab World Trump’s dangerous proposal to turn Gaza into a “Riviera of the Middle East” represents a troubling call for ethnic cleansing and fundamentally misreads the interests of Arab partners. Feb 26, 2025 H.A. Hellyer
Syria’s Transition and the Shadow of the Arab Uprisings ReportFebruary 13, 2025 Syria’s Transition and the Shadow of the Arab Uprisings While the Syrian people should ultimately determine their own future, the United States must learn from its mistakes during the Arab uprisings to best facilitate a democratic transition. Feb 13, 2025 Andrew Miller
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
America Needs a New Strategy to Avert Even Greater Catastrophe in the Middle East In the NewsSeptember 29, 2024 America Needs a New Strategy to Avert Even Greater Catastrophe in the Middle East In an op-ed published in Foreign Affairs, Andrew Miller argues that America will need to take a much more proactive approach to shuttle diplomacy in order to end the war in Gaza over the next several weeks. Sep 29, 2024 Foreign Affairs Andrew Miller
Humanity has been a casualty in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict In the NewsSeptember 24, 2024 Humanity has been a casualty in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict In an op-ed published in Politico Europe, Andrew Miller shares key takeaways from the front lines of conflict negotiations between the United States and its overseas partners. Sep 24, 2024 Politico Europe 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
Preventing Wider War in the Middle East ArticleJuly 31, 2024 Preventing Wider War in the Middle East As tensions flare between Hezbollah and Israel, U.S. officials must continue their urgent work toward a ceasefire to avoid wider war. Jul 31, 2024 Allison McManus
Shaping NATO’s Future: 5 Key Priorities for Washington to Build on After the 75th NATO Summit ArticleJuly 11, 2024 Shaping NATO’s Future: 5 Key Priorities for Washington to Build on After the 75th NATO Summit To maximize the impact of the 75th NATO Summit in Washington, D.C., NATO must build on summit outcomes and set a future course for the alliance. Jul 11, 2024 Robert Benson
5 Priorities for the 50th G7 Summit ArticleJune 10, 2024 5 Priorities for the 50th G7 Summit The G7 summit in Apulia, Italy presents a chance for the world's major democracies to collectively tackle immediate challenges, while forging a path toward a more resilient and inclusive future. Jun 10, 2024 Allison McManus, Robert Benson, Courtney Federico, 1 More Laura Kilbury
Sen. Chris Van Hollen in Conversation With Patrick Gaspard Past EventJune 3, 2024 Sen. Chris Van Hollen in Conversation With Patrick Gaspard U.S. Policy for Israeli-Palestinian Security and Peace Online via Zoom Jun 3, 2024
Principles and Positions on Israel and Palestine ArticleMay 15, 2024 Principles and Positions on Israel and Palestine To advance peace between Israelis and Palestinians, the United States must advance policies based on principles of international law, human security, justice, self-determination, accountability, and anti-discrimination. May 15, 2024 Patrick Gaspard, Allison McManus
From Policy to Law: Strengthening Arms Transfer Principles ArticleMay 7, 2024 From Policy to Law: Strengthening Arms Transfer Principles The Biden administration's inconsistent implementation of the Conventional Arms Transfer policy risks complicity in rights abuses abroad, highlighting the need for Congress to safeguard rights protections. May 7, 2024 Laura Kilbury, Allison McManus
American politicians forget: disruption and disorder are the point of protests In the NewsMay 6, 2024 American politicians forget: disruption and disorder are the point of protests In The Guardian, CAP CEO Patrick Gaspard writes about the ongoing campus protests. May 6, 2024 The Guardian Patrick Gaspard
Principles for Universities Responding to Campus Protests Over Gaza ArticleMay 1, 2024 Principles for Universities Responding to Campus Protests Over Gaza In their response to student protests over the war in Gaza, colleges and universities must prioritize free speech, while ensuring that the safety of all students is protected. May 1, 2024 Patrick Gaspard
Famine and Insecurity in Northern Gaza ArticleMarch 29, 2024 Famine and Insecurity in Northern Gaza Famine is likely underway in the north of Gaza, a man-made crisis resulting from the Israeli government’s obstruction of aid delivery and failure to address a deteriorating security situation. Mar 29, 2024 Allison McManus, Khalil Sayegh
Congress Must Provide Funding and Protect Oversight To Meet Global Security and Humanitarian Needs ArticleFebruary 5, 2024 Congress Must Provide Funding and Protect Oversight To Meet Global Security and Humanitarian Needs Recent bipartisan Senate legislation provides security and humanitarian assistance in critical areas—Ukraine, Israel and Palestine, and the Indo-Pacific—but Congress must ensure more oversight so that the funds are used according to U.S. law and policy. Feb 5, 2024 Patrick Gaspard, Allison McManus
Emergency Arms Sale to Israel Undermines Accountability ArticleDecember 14, 2023 Emergency Arms Sale to Israel Undermines Accountability The administration’s recent use of emergency authority to deliver artillery rounds to Israel undermines effective oversight of weapons transfers and the Biden administration’s own policies on civilian protection and human rights. Dec 14, 2023 Allison McManus, Laura Kilbury, Robert Benson
Israel-Hamas Conflict: 5 Actions Washington Should Prioritize Now ArticleNovember 17, 2023 Israel-Hamas Conflict: 5 Actions Washington Should Prioritize Now The United States has an obligation to support Israel’s defense, but it should not be a blank check for collective punishment that brutalizes innocent civilians; the Biden administration should urge an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. Nov 17, 2023 Patrick Gaspard, Allison McManus
Assessing Risk and Reward in the Saudi Megadeal ArticleSeptember 28, 2023 Assessing Risk and Reward in the Saudi Megadeal Negotiations around a “megadeal” for Saudi Arabia’s normalization with Israel should ensure the deal advances, rather than undermines, regional stability and prosperity. Sep 28, 2023 Allison McManus
Whither U.S.-Tunisian Relations After Saied’s Disastrous December? In the NewsDecember 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