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
Trump and Vance’s Disgraceful Oval Office Ambush of Zelenskyy Comes at America’s Expense and Only Benefits Putin ArticleMarch 3, 2025 Trump and Vance’s Disgraceful Oval Office Ambush of Zelenskyy Comes at America’s Expense and Only Benefits Putin Trump and Vance’s deliberate humiliation of Zelenskyy in Washington signaled to allies and adversaries alike that America’s leadership is in crisis, jeopardizing Ukraine’s fight for survival and emboldening Putin’s aggression. Mar 3, 2025 Allison McManus, Robert Benson
Ukraine’s Path Forward: Negotiating Peace Amid Competing Futures ArticleJanuary 28, 2025 Ukraine’s Path Forward: Negotiating Peace Amid Competing Futures Ukraine’s future hinges on critical U.S. support—at stake: a German-style peace or a Georgian-style nightmare. Jan 28, 2025 Robert Benson
A Bellwether for Trans-Atlantic Democracy: The Rise of the German Far Right ArticleOctober 30, 2024 A Bellwether for Trans-Atlantic Democracy: The Rise of the German Far Right With its anti-immigrant rhetoric, skepticism of NATO, and alignment with authoritarian regimes, the AfD’s rise could destabilize both German democracy and the trans-Atlantic security order. Oct 30, 2024 Robert Benson
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
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
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