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A threat to democracy anywhere is a threat to democracy everywhere. Over the past decade, we have seen consistent and sustained attacks on democracies globally—most egregiously, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—threatening cooperative progress on climate action, migration, food security, and shared prosperity. The Biden-Harris administration has prioritized defending democracy, but what is preached at home must be practiced abroad—and practiced well. The Center for American Progress is committed to putting forward a progressive vision for a new era of U.S. engagement internationally. We believe national security goes beyond mere military power; it encompasses the need for a greater global response to complex crises, while also pushing for a new model for America’s economic and political competitiveness in the world. Critical U.S. foreign policy actions must be values-driven and mutually reinforcing with domestic priorities to advance an agenda of reform and renewal.

So, when we advocate for a more productive global ecosystem of accountability, we also analyze U.S. tax havens and financial loopholes. When we join the call for ambitious global action to tackle the climate crisis, we push for more robust emission reduction at home. And when we advocate for others to meet the moment, we acknowledge the weight of the United States in multilateral institutions and push for productive action instead of empty promises. At CAP, we know that America prides itself on being a leader, so we choose to advance a leadership agenda on the things that matter: promoting shared global prosperity, confronting climate change, and building resilient communities equipped to weather the storms ahead.

U.S. and other national flags fly outside NATO headquarters in Brussels.
U.S. and other national flags fly outside NATO headquarters in Brussels on February 11, 2020. (Getty/Thierry Monasse)
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What’s the Point? Americans Back Strong Action Against Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine Article

What’s the Point? Americans Back Strong Action Against Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine

National security concerns among Americans have risen dramatically since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Voters back President Joe Biden’s efforts to impose economic sanctions and send military aid to Ukraine.

John Halpin, Ruy Teixeira

Malcolm Nance on White Supremacy and the Capitol Insurrection Podcast

Malcolm Nance on White Supremacy and the Capitol Insurrection

This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Jesse sit down with intelligence and foreign policy analyst Malcolm Nance to discuss the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and the effort to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time.

Daniella Gibbs Léger, Jesse Lee, Chris Ford, 2 More Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck

The FBI Botched the Russia Investigation in 2016 Report

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.

Max Bergmann, Jeremy Venook

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