Building Resilience in Ukraine: Humanitarian Response and Recovery With Bernadette Castel-Hollingsworth, UNHCR’s Representative in Ukraine Upcoming EventJuly 2, 2026 Building Resilience in Ukraine: Humanitarian Response and Recovery With Bernadette Castel-Hollingsworth, UNHCR’s Representative in Ukraine Please join us for this virtual conversation with Bernadette Castel-Hollingsworth. Online via Zoom Jul 14, 2026
Why Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner Should Visit Ukraine In the NewsJune 29, 2026 Why Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner Should Visit Ukraine In an op-ed for The National Interest, Damian Murphy argues that witnessing the destruction in Ukraine is critical for Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to engage in informed negotiations. Jun 29, 2026 The National Interest Damian Murphy
How to Rebuild Ukraine In the NewsJune 24, 2026 How to Rebuild Ukraine In an op-ed for The National Interest, Luke Zahner argues that to rebuild Ukraine, the country's leadership and the international community will need a more unified approach. Jun 24, 2026 The National Interest Luke Zahner
2026 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventMay 19, 2026 2026 CAP IDEAS Conference The Center for American Progress’ signature event, now celebrating its 15th year, where CAP convenes the big thinkers and doers on the center-left for a day of not only identifying the problems facing Americans, but also sharing solutions to improve the lives of all Americans. Online via Zoom May 19, 2026
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
Why Ukraine Matters to the United States ArticleJanuary 14, 2026 Why Ukraine Matters to the United States This is not charity—America’s prosperity and security are at stake. Jan 14, 2026 Luke Zahner
Trump’s 28-Point Peace Plan Will Invite the Next War ArticleNovember 21, 2025 Trump’s 28-Point Peace Plan Will Invite the Next War The Trump administration’s leaked “peace plan” hands Moscow strategic victories, forces Ukraine to swallow unilateral concessions, and sets the stage for a deadlier future war. Nov 21, 2025 Robert Benson, Damian Murphy
What will the situation in Russia and Ukraine look like five years from now? In the NewsNovember 21, 2025 What will the situation in Russia and Ukraine look like five years from now? Robert Benson joined a symposium for NOTUS, in which he describes how the Russia-Ukraine conflict may look five years from now. Nov 21, 2025 NOTUS Robert Benson
Trump’s Sanctions on Russia Are Serious—Enforcement Will Decide Whether They Work ArticleNovember 18, 2025 Trump’s Sanctions on Russia Are Serious—Enforcement Will Decide Whether They Work President Trump’s new sanctions finally target the heart of Russia’s war machine, but only aggressive, disciplined enforcement will decide whether they actually bite. Nov 18, 2025 Robert Benson
The Turnberry trap: Trump, Europe and global reordering In the NewsSeptember 3, 2025 The Turnberry trap: Trump, Europe and global reordering In an op-ed published by Politico Europe, Robert Benson argues that President Trump's recent trade deal with the European Union represents an alarming global reordering—one that empowers bullying, sows division, and destabilizes international norms. Sep 3, 2025 Politico Europe Robert Benson
The Trump-Putin Alaska Meeting: Preventing a Surrender Summit ArticleAugust 12, 2025 The Trump-Putin Alaska Meeting: Preventing a Surrender Summit Trump’s planned Alaska meeting with Putin risks becoming a “surrender summit” that pressures Ukraine into abandoning NATO aspirations and accepting imposed neutrality, rewarding Russian aggression. Aug 12, 2025 Robert Benson, Damian Murphy
America’s Window To Stop Russia Is Closing ArticleJuly 31, 2025 America’s Window To Stop Russia Is Closing Trump’s hasty ultimatum and symbolic tariffs will not deter Putin; only rapid weapons deliveries and enforceable energy sanctions can shift the battlefield and force Moscow to meaningfully negotiate, creating the conditions for a Ukraine ceasefire. Jul 31, 2025 Robert Benson
NATO’s 76th Summit Is a Reckoning—Not a Celebration ArticleJune 18, 2025 NATO’s 76th Summit Is a Reckoning—Not a Celebration President Donald Trump’s second term has begun, and the NATO alliance faces its most existential threat yet. Jun 18, 2025 Robert Benson