National Security and International Policy

Select Committee Democrats: A Smart and Confident U.S.-China Policy

Please join the Center for American Progress Action Fund for a discussion on how Democratic policymakers are advancing a vision of democracy and stability in the Indo-Pacific that will help the American public.

New Global Progress Action Survey Reveals Support for Environment and Jobs Agenda

A new poll from Global Progress Action and YouGov reaches respondents in more than 10 countries, revealing international support for employment-generating investment in carbon-free and green technology industries.

CAP Action’s Mara Rudman on the War in Ukraine

Colin sits down with Mara Rudman, executive vice president of policy at CAP Action, to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the war's international impact.

Max Bergmann on the Latest From Ukraine

This week, Daniella and Max Bergmann discuss the latest from Ukraine, the confirmation hearings of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, and recent insights from the House January 6 Select Committee.

What does the Preamble to the Constitution have to do with Build Back Better?

Lawrence J. Korb and Emmett Coyne write about U.S. leaders' promotion of the general welfare.

The Capitol insurrection was a superspreader event

This was no protest. It was a terrorist attack.

Reviving transatlantic relations after Trump

Max Bergman explains how a new administration could revive or transform the transatlantic relationship between the United States and Europe.

Absentee Voting, the Military, and Our Democracy

Lawrence Korb writes about the military's use of mail-in voting—and why it is important.

Esper’s Lame Attempt To Save Money Off The Backs Of Troops And Families

Lawrence Korb writes about Secretary of Defense Mark Esper's efforts to handle the defense budget.

How the U.S. Can Fight Corruption After Trump

Author Trevor Sutton argues that in order to fight international corruption, which threatens democracy and progressive values around the globe, the United States needs to address the shortcomings and lack of transparency in its own financial institutions.

Why Trump’s Troop Withdrawal from Germany Is Only the Beginning

Authors Max Bergmann and James Lamond explain why President Trump's harsh approach toward NATO could be dangerous.

President Trump’s Relationship With China Has Only Served His Own Interests at America’s Tragic Expense

President Trump’s China policy has been an abject failure, and recent revelations in a new book by his own former national security adviser, John Bolton, raise even more questions about Trump’s response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Joe Biden’s LGBTQ+ Legacy, 10 Years After DADT Repeal

Winnie Stachelberg and Rudy Deleon recall the end of "don't ask, don't tell" 10 years ago, and the roll that former Vice President Joe Biden played in the policy's repeal.

Is Europe ready for America’s embrace?

Max Bergman discusses how Europe will cope with renewed American engagement should former Vice President Joe Biden win the 2020 presidential election.

The United States Needs a Euro Policy

Authors Max Bergmann and Ben Judah explain why the United States needs a bold new approach to Europe.

The FBI Botched the Russia Investigation in 2016

The FBI’s timid investigation into foreign interference during the 2016 election cost them a chance to uncover a conspiracy against American democracy in real time.

Is Europe ready for a Democratic US president?

Author Max Bergmann expresses optimism about renewed and strengthened transatlantic cooperation between the United States and the European Union following the election in November.

Impeachment Trial Witnesses: Who the Senate Should Call and What They Know

One look at the list of potential witnesses shows why the president and his allies in Congress are trying to prevent a full impeachment trial in the Senate: The witnesses are capable of providing damning evidence against Trump.

Opinion: For Sen. Cory Gardner, “maximum pressure” on North Korea applies to everyone but Trump

Lawrence J. Korb writes about Sen. Cory Gardner's (R-CO) hypocritical approach to North Korea issues.

Trump’s DNI Pick Would Brief Dem Nominee Ahead of 2020

Katrina Mulligan explains why the Senate must consider the director of national intelligence's role in briefing the Democratic nominee for president as it evaluates President Trump's pick for the position.

Mueller reveals US and Europe have a Russia problem

Max Bergmann and James Lamond explain why the results of the Mueller investigation suggest that the United States and Europe should take Russian attacks on democracies seriously.

The Russians Are Coming in 2020. Dems Don’t Have to Be Victims This Time.

Max Bergmann and James Lamond explain why foreign interference in the 2020 election cycle is almost guaranteed—and what democrats can do to prevent a repeat of 2016.

Conspiracy Against the United States: The Story of Trump and Russia

The Trump campaign’s alleged collusion with the Russian government in the 2016 U.S. presidential election has become the defining scandal of the administration so far. This report lays out the overwhelming evidence of that collusion, exploring its underpinnings going back decades to create a cohesive explanation for how—and why—the Trump campaign and the Kremlin worked together to install Trump in the White House.