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 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.
The Trump Administration’s Fixation on Greenland Reinforces That Climate Change Is a Threat to Americans
Climate change is causing the Arctic to warm at an alarming rate, threatening to heighten geopolitical tensions in the region; yet instead of combating this threat, President Trump has halted all U.S. international climate action, putting Americans’ security at risk.
Congress Must Reestablish Its Role in Foreign Policy To Rein In ‘Militarist in Chief’ Donald Trump
From Venezuela to Greenland to Iran, President Trump has carried out a militarized, imperial foreign policy that has sidelined cost-effective diplomatic tools and relied almost solely on force or coercion.
The Trump Administration’s ICE and CBP Have Become a Threat to Americans: Congress Must Ensure That DHS Follows the Law and Adopts Commonsense Reforms
The Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security is out of control, endangering the well-being and lives of Americans. DHS must follow the law and fulfill its role to enhance—not compromise—the security of Americans and the homeland.
Illiberal International: The Transatlantic Right’s Challenge to Democracy
In a chapter published in the European Center for Populism Studies’ report “Populism and the Future of Transatlantic Relations: Challenges and Policy Options,” Robert Benson investigates the transatlantic dimensions of far-right political mobilization, tracing the networks linking populist and authoritarian actors across Europe and the United States.
La intervención militar de Trump en Venezuela beneficia a las grandes petroleras, no al pueblo estadounidense
La administración Trump arriesgó las vidas de militares estadounidenses con sus recientes acciones militares en Venezuela, todo en un esfuerzo por beneficiar a sus donantes petroleros a pesar del alto costo para los contribuyentes.
Trump’s Military Intervention in Venezuela Serves Big Oil, Not the American People
The Trump administration’s recent military actions in Venezuela risked the lives of American service members at a steep cost to the American taxpayer, all in an effort to benefit the president’s Big Oil donors.
Hegseth’s strikes show concerns about unlawful orders have merit
In an op-ed published by USA Today, Frank Kendall explains why he fears U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth are using military force to unlawfully cling to power.
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