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
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
In Defense of NATO: Why the Trans-Atlantic Alliance Matters ArticleMarch 26, 2024 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. Mar 26, 2024 Robert Benson
Standing With Ukraine: The Urgent Call for Continued U.S. Support VideoFebruary 24, 2024 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? Feb 24, 2024 Robert Benson, Sam Hananel, Allison McManus, 3 More Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Kayla-Ajanae Archer-Buckley
U.S. Must Weigh the Strategic and Moral Costs of Abandoning Support for Ukraine ArticleFebruary 14, 2024 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. Feb 14, 2024 Robert Benson, Allison McManus, Johan Hassel
Hungary’s Democratic Backsliding Threatens the Trans-Atlantic Security Order ArticleJanuary 22, 2024 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. Jan 22, 2024 Robert Benson
5 Reasons Why Congress Must Approve Aid to Ukraine Right Away ArticleOctober 12, 2023 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. Oct 12, 2023 Alan Yu, Robert Benson, Sam Hananel
The United States, Ukraine, and the Global South ArticleAugust 16, 2023 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. Aug 16, 2023 Robert Benson
Ukraine vs. Russia: 1 Year Later VideoFebruary 24, 2023 Ukraine vs. Russia: 1 Year Later CAP Senior Fellow Johan Hassel reflects on the Ukrainian-Russian war one year later. Feb 24, 2023 Johan Hassel, Hai-Lam Phan, Andrew Sonntag, 4 More Toni Pandolfo, Audrey Smith, Madalyn Reagan, Allie Cohen
Why the United States Must Stay the Course on Ukraine ArticleFebruary 22, 2023 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. Feb 22, 2023 Johan Hassel, Kate Donald, Laura Kilbury, 1 More Sarnata Reynolds
The Seeds of Russia’s Military Collapse in Ukraine Were Planted by its Bungled Elimination of Conscription In the NewsNovember 14, 2022 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. Nov 14, 2022 Military.com Lawrence J. Korb
Nuclear Escalation Would Be Disastrous for Russia In the NewsOctober 26, 2022 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. Oct 26, 2022 The National Interest Lawrence J. Korb, Steve Cimbala
A Primer on the 2022 National Security Strategy ArticleOctober 19, 2022 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. Oct 19, 2022 Peter Juul, Heba Malik
Reviving arms control, post-Ukraine: Why New START still matters In the NewsJuly 14, 2022 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. Jul 14, 2022 the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Lawrence J. Korb, Stephen J. Cimbala
Extremist US Politicians Are Aiding and Abetting Autocratic Hungarian Regime ArticleJuly 13, 2022 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. Jul 13, 2022 Seth Hanlon, Mara Rudman
A Conversation With Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch – In Person Audience Past EventJune 21, 2022 A Conversation With Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch – In Person Audience Jun 21, 2022
A Conversation With Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch Past EventJune 21, 2022 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. Jun 21, 2022
Russia’s Nuclear Threat Inflation: Misguided and Dangerous In the NewsMay 31, 2022 Russia’s Nuclear Threat Inflation: Misguided and Dangerous Lawrence J. Korb and Stephen Cimbala write about Russia's nuclear threat. May 31, 2022 Just Security Lawrence J. Korb, Stephen Cimbala
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
The best solution to high gas prices: tax the oil companies In the NewsApril 11, 2022 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. Apr 11, 2022 CNN Patrick Gaspard
As Energy Prices Skyrocket, Congress Must Return the Oil and Gas Industry’s Windfall Profits to the American People ArticleApril 6, 2022 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. Apr 6, 2022 Seth Hanlon, Trevor Higgins
Seeking Accountability and Justice for Crimes Committed in Ukraine ArticleMarch 29, 2022 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. Mar 29, 2022 Carolyn Kenney
Achieving Energy Independence While Supporting European Allies ArticleMarch 22, 2022 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. Mar 22, 2022 Anne Christianson, Shannon Baker-Branstetter, Trevor Higgins, 3 More Sally Hardin, Jenny Rowland-Shea, Nicole Gentile