National Security

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.

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Trump’s False Promises Article
Then-presidential candidate Donald Trump holds a rally in Hershey, Pennsylvania, November 2016. (Getty/Mark Makela)

Trump’s False Promises

President Donald Trump ran on standing up for working people against special interests, but as president, he’s only worked to enrich himself and his donors. Now, his false promises are coming home to roost.

– – – Tearline – – – Sept. 14, 2017

– – – Tearline – – – Sept. 14, 2017

In this week's Tearline: Trump seeks to undermine the Iran Deal, tensions rise with upcoming the Kurdish independence referendum, devastation in the Caribbean after Hurricane Irma, and a look at the Russian government's use of Facebook during the 2016 election.

Michael Fuchs, Meredith Leal, Abigail Bard

– – – Tearline – – – Sept. 7, 2017

– – – Tearline – – – Sept. 7, 2017

In this week's Tearline: Dealing with the impacts of hurricanes, the persecution of the Rohingya, a win for the rule of law in Kenya, and more threats from North Korea.

Michael Fuchs, Meredith Leal, Abigail Bard

– – – Tearline – – – Aug. 31, 2017

– – – Tearline – – – Aug. 31, 2017

In this week's Tearline: A face off in the Doklam Plateau, Mexico offers assistance for Hurricane Harvey, civilian casualties continue to mount in Syria, and Trump's plans to unravel the Iran Deal.

– – – Tearline – – – Aug. 24, 2017

– – – Tearline – – – Aug. 24, 2017

In this week's Tearline: Trump's announcement on Afghanistan raises more questions than answers, U.S. foreign assistance faces cuts on World Humanitarian Day, and how to counter violent extremism.

Michael Fuchs, Meredith Leal, Abigail Bard

– – – Tearline – – – Aug. 17, 2017

– – – Tearline – – – Aug. 17, 2017

In this week's Tearline: Trump sympathizes with white supremacists after a terrorist attack in Charlottesville and effectively sews alarm at home as well as abroad in Iran, Venezuela, North Korea, and China with increasingly inflammatory rhetoric.

Michael Fuchs, Meredith Leal, Abigail Bard

– – – Tearline – – – Aug. 10, 2017

– – – Tearline – – – Aug. 10, 2017

In this week's Tearline: Trump's threats to North Korea backfire and leave Guam in the crosshairs, an increase in migrant deaths, three elections in Africa that the Trump Administration should be watching, and Mueller impanels a grand jury in Washington, D.C.

Michael Fuchs, Meredith Leal, Abigail Bard

– – – Tearline – – – Aug. 3, 2017

– – – Tearline – – – Aug. 3, 2017

In this week's Tearline: Trump shouts at China over North Korea's latest ICBM launch, the yet-to-be-seen U.S. response to the South China Sea Dispute, and the possible depths of collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russia.

Michael Fuchs, Meredith Leal, Abigail Bard

Russiagate: The Depth of Collusion Report
President Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 Summit, Friday , July 7, 2017 (AP/Evan Vucci)

Russiagate: The Depth of Collusion

It is now clear there was collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government during the 2016 elections. But to what end? This report lays out what we know about collusion and explores the depths to which it may have gone.

Max Bergmann

– – – Tearline – – – Jul. 27, 2017

– – – Tearline – – – Jul. 27, 2017

In this week's Tearline: Trump tweet declares via Twitter the intention to bar trangender individuals from military service without telling anyone in the Defense Department, Poland's President surprises the world with a veto, and the Pentagon ignores efforts to cut wasteful spending in the defense budget.

Michael Fuchs, Stefanie Merchant, Meredith Leal, 1 More Abigail Bard

– – – Tearline – – – Jul. 20, 2017

– – – Tearline – – – Jul. 20, 2017

In this week's Tearline: Trump certifies the Iran nuclear deal that he trashed, chaos in Venezuela, closings at the U.S. Department of State, and the famine that you haven't heard about.

Michael Fuchs, Stefanie Merchant, Meredith Leal

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