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In Defense of NATO: Why the Trans-Atlantic Alliance Matters

As NATO approaches its 75th anniversary, the Center for American Progress reflects on the enormity of its successes and the challenges the alliance faces in the years ahead.

Standing With Ukraine: The Urgent Call for Continued U.S. Support

Two years into the Ukraine war, the United States faces a critical juncture: Will Congress rise to the occasion and bolster security assistance to support Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty and democracy?

U.S. Must Weigh the Strategic and Moral Costs of Abandoning Support for Ukraine

As the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine draws near, the United States must look toward fortifying the bedrock principles of the international order.

Hungary’s Democratic Backsliding Threatens the Trans-Atlantic Security Order

Hungary’s democratic backsliding under Viktor Orbán threatens trans-Atlantic security, necessitating a strategic U.S. response to counter the rise of authoritarianism in Europe and protect our shared democratic values.

5 Reasons Why Congress Must Approve Aid to Ukraine Right Away

Immediate assistance to Ukraine is an imperative to counter Russian aggression, address Ukraine's immediate security needs, strengthen European and NATO resolve, check China's regional ambitions, and underscore American global leadership in times of crisis.

The United States, Ukraine, and the Global South

Missed opportunities fuel global ambivalence on Ukraine; reforming political and economic decision-making bodies can help rebuild trust.

Ukraine vs. Russia: 1 Year Later

CAP Senior Fellow Johan Hassel reflects on the Ukrainian-Russian war one year later.

Why the United States Must Stay the Course on Ukraine

The United States must maintain its course on Ukraine because it is essential to America’s national security interests and democratic values. A Ukraine defeat would create a more dangerous and unstable world.

The Seeds of Russia’s Military Collapse in Ukraine Were Planted by its Bungled Elimination of Conscription

Larry Korb describes the conditions that allowed Russia's forces to be overwhelmed by Ukrainian troops.

Nuclear Escalation Would Be Disastrous for Russia

Lawrence J. Korb and Steve Cimbala argue why Russia would not be able to contain a nuclear war on Ukrainian territory.

A Primer on the 2022 National Security Strategy

The 2022 National Security Strategy introduces new ideas on navigating strategic competition with China and Russia, investing at home, and a renewed focus on the fight against climate change.

Reviving arms control, post-Ukraine: Why New START still matters

Larry Korb discusses the challenges of nuclear arms control and U.S.-Russia relations that may arise once there is a negotiated peace settlement with Ukraine.

Extremist US Politicians Are Aiding and Abetting Autocratic Hungarian Regime

The extreme right brazenly supports Hungarian efforts to impede U.S. and European Union allied interests, subverting policies that would ensure corporations pay their fair share and sanction Russia for its Ukraine invasion.

A Conversation With Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch

Russia’s re-invasion of Ukraine and democratic backsliding at home and abroad pose threats to the freedom and security of the United States, its allies, and its partners.

A Conversation With Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch – In Person Audience

Russia’s Nuclear Threat Inflation: Misguided and Dangerous

Lawrence J. Korb and Stephen Cimbala write about Russia's nuclear threat.

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.

The best solution to high gas prices: tax the oil companies

Patrick Gaspard discusses why Congress should enact a temporary windfall profits tax on Big Oil to ensure these companies are not profiting from Russian's war in Ukraine.

As Energy Prices Skyrocket, Congress Must Return the Oil and Gas Industry’s Windfall Profits to the American People

Congress should enact a temporary tax on windfall profits from the oil and gas companies that are raking in record profits at a time of crisis-level energy prices.

Seeking Accountability and Justice for Crimes Committed in Ukraine

The international community’s message must be clear: Russia’s acts of aggression and any human rights violations against the Ukrainian people will not go unpunished.

Achieving Energy Independence While Supporting European Allies

Congress and the White House should act immediately to support our European allies and build long-term energy independence, while also providing American families with relief from the increased costs inflicted by the fossil fuel industry profiteering off Putin’s war on Ukraine.

Even if Putin prevails in Ukraine, he’s already lost the world

Stephen J. Cimbala and Lawrence J. Korb write about the costs of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The EU should borrow together once again — this time for common defense

Max Bergmann and Benjamin Haddad discuss why, particularly in light of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the European Union should develop its own integrated defense industry and make significant investments in modernizing European militaries.

Putin’s Quagmire: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is a Strategic Disaster for the Kremlin

Russia is now engaged in a war it cannot win. No matter how events play out on the battlefield, Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is a strategic disaster for Russia.

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Has Provoked a Powerful Response

Watch this video from the Center for American Progress to learn more about the United States' response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

How Japan and South Korea Can Contribute to an International Response to a Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Japan's and South Korea’s pursuit of Russia ties should not prevent them from joining with other democracies to oppose invasion.

How the United States Should Respond if Russia Invades Ukraine

A Russian invasion of Ukraine must come at a high cost to the Kremlin.

How Russia Views the Ukraine Crisis

Lawrence J. Korb writes about Russia's view of Ukraine's crisis.

The Case for EU Defense

U.S. opposition to EU defense efforts since the 1990s has been a strategic mistake that has undermined both the EU and NATO. It’s time for a new U.S. approach that encourages ambitious EU defense strategies.

Belarus’ Fight for a Democratic Future

Belarusians are protesting for free and fair elections—something under threat not only from their own leader but from Moscow as well.

Blunting Foreign Interference Efforts by Learning the Lessons of the Past

America was caught off guard in 2016, but the country has learned a great deal from that experience—and by understanding what happened in the past, it can better protect upcoming elections.

The Weakest Link: Russian Influence Operation in the Netherlands Reveals Vulnerabilities in EU Foreign Policy Powers

A new Russia scandal has emerged—this time in the Netherlands.

Don’t Let the U.S. Response to the Coronavirus Crisis Do More Damage to Democracy

The long journey to bring a resolution to the COVID-19 pandemic requires unprecedented actions, but sacrificing our civil liberties shouldn’t be among them.

Authoritarian Regimes Seek To Take Advantage of the Coronavirus Pandemic

This troubling trend could lead to greater global competition at a time when cooperation between world powers is needed more than ever.

Embrace the Union

To revive and rebuild the trans-Atlantic alliance, the United States should fully embrace the European Union.

Democratic Resilience

This report analyzes different countries’ approaches to prevent, mitigate, and respond to Russian interference operations and draws lessons for policymakers and stakeholders ahead of the 2020 U.S. election.

No Exoneration: Ned Price on Mueller’s Congressional Testimony

Ned Price—a director at National Security Action and an NBC national security analyst—joins Ed and Daniella to discuss special counsel Robert Mueller's testimony before the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees.

The [Redacted] Mueller Report: Where Things Stand, With Max Bergmann

This week, Daniella and Ed are joined by Max Bergmann, CAP senior fellow and director of CAP Action Fund's Moscow Project, to discuss the Mueller report on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

Using Transparency to Deter Russia’s Asymmetric Attacks on the West

Releasing the full Mueller findings will help shed light on the details of Russia’s political assault on the United States, helping prevent and deter future attacks.

The Mueller Report, With Judd Legum

This week, Judd Legum, former editor-in-chief of ThinkProgress and founder of the Popular Information newsletter, helps us break down special counsel Robert Mueller's final report to Attorney General William Barr, as well as Barr's letter to Congress summarizing Mueller's principle conclusions.

Responding to Turkey’s Purchase of Russia’s S-400 Missile System

If Ankara moves forward with the purchase of Russia’s air defense system, the United States should begin downgrading security ties with Turkey.

Understanding and Combating Russian and Chinese Influence Operations

Examining similarities and differences between Russian and Chinese malign foreign influence operations is key to developing shared strategies for combating them.

Robert Mueller Closes in on Trump

This week, Daniella and Ed speak with Center for American Progress Senior Fellow Max Bergmann about the ongoing investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Following the Money: Trump and Russia-Linked Transactions From the Campaign to the Presidential Inauguration

At the heart of the inquiry into the alleged collusion between Trump and Russia is money. It provides concrete evidence of relationships, methods, and motives.

A Mueller Investigation Refresher With Joyce Vance

Former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama Joyce Vance joins Daniella and Ed to talk about special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation and the country's trust in its democratic institutions.

The Illiberal International: Michael McFaul on Khashoggi, Saudi Arabia, and Vladimir Putin

Daniella and Ed sit down with Michael McFaul, the former U.S. ambassador to Russia, and discuss the state of diplomacy under President Trump in light of the alleged murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

The Origins of Russia’s Broad Political Assault on the United States

The Russian attack on U.S. democracy began in 2014 and is more wide-ranging and coordinated than previously understood. How the United States responds requires a strategy that both applies pressure on Russia via additional sanctions and improves the United States’ defensive capabilities against further Russian interference.

Warning Lights Are Blinking Red: It Is Time to Secure Our Elections from Ongoing Russian Attack

The government and other stakeholders must take aggressive measures to protect election infrastructure from Russian interference.

Obstructing Justice Through Pardons Is an Impeachable Offense

Members of Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Founding Fathers have said that abusing the pardon power can be grounds for impeachment.

Breaking Down the Mueller Investigation with Chris Hayes

Michele and Igor chat with MSNBC's Chris Hayes about special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation; CAP's Diana Pilipenko weighs in, breaking down the biggest developments within the investigation in the past year.

Cracking the Shell: Trump and the Corrupting Potential of Furtive Russian Money

Donald Trump's finances are almost hopelessly opaque, exacerbating concerns that the wealthiest president in American history—and the first in decades not to meaningfully divest from his business holdings—may be even more financially compromised than is already thought, and in ways that may impact his decisions in office.

Trump’s National Security and Foreign Policy Failures: Year One

Twelve months into Trump’s presidency, America is more isolated and less safe.

‘A Very Stable Genius’

Michele and Igor chat with Rep. Adam Schiff about developments in the Russia investigation and the invoking the 25th Amendment to address President Trump's mental health.

Acts of an Adversary

Russia is pursuing a concerted strategy to undermine American democracy and U.S. national interests. These are the actions of an adversary not an ally.

Demand Transparency for Online Political Ads

The FEC is poised to require disclaimers for political advertising online, but the public needs to insist that they act.

Election Infrastructure: Vulnerabilities and Solutions

This fact sheet highlights nine practical steps that local, state, and federal officials can take to create resilient elections and protect self-government.

9 Solutions to Secure America’s Elections

This brief offers common-sense solutions for addressing vulnerabilities in America’s election infrastructure in order to protect the nation’s democracy.

Time to Act on Russia Sanctions

Nearly six months since the intelligence community concluded that Russia interfered in our democracy, nothing has been done. Now Congress has a chance to step up.

Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in Russia

Trump’s Russia conflicts are at the heart of a cancer that may well consume his presidency and continue to place the United States at enormous risk.

War by Other Means

Russia is treating the online environment like a new theater for conflict and has invested in developing its capabilities just as it would in developing a new weapon system.