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The Center for International Policy is a woman-led, progressive, independent nonprofit center for research, education, and advocacy working to advance a more peaceful, just, and sustainable U.S. approach to foreign policy.
Our programs provide interdisciplinary, intersectional, and cross-cutting analysis of the true causes and unforeseen consequences of conflict. Crucial to our mission is incorporating the voices of people most affected by U.S. foreign policy in the regions we study. This strategic analytical approach is integrated into all of CIP’s programs to offer alternative solutions to security challenges that are effective and sustainable for our nation, our global community, and our planet.
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The Center for International Policy (CIP) aims to advance a peaceful, just, and sustainable world supported by U.S. foreign policy that puts people and the planet first.
We work to promote greater transparency, government accountability and advance intersectional and interdisciplinary data-driven solutions to today's global security challenges. Our programs offer sustainable and effective solutions to address the most urgent threats to our planet: war, corruption, inequity, and the climate crisis.
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🆕EVENT | @nancyGEO joins @mrobinsnow, Nola Haynes, and @shaghdoosti for plenary session: "Return to Nuclear Testing? Reimagining Nuclear Futures" at the 2025 Carnegie International Nuclear Policy Conference
📅 April 23, 2025
⌚️ 12:45–1:45 PM EST
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A Trump-Xi “grand bargain” could sell out Taiwan.
But @stephenwertheim says not every U.S.-China deal spells bad news. Prudent diplomacy could steer the powers off a collision course.
Full podcast 👇
https://t.co/2YGegZlKkC
Spoke to @kpfaradio about US-Iran diplomacy that started last weekend in Oman and is set to pick up again this Saturday. This is a rare opportunity for both sides to move towards peace and away from the dangerous path to military conflict and war.
00:08 — Negar Mortazavi is a journalist, political commentator, and host of the Iran Podcast. 00:33 — Mark Joseph Stern is a senior writer at...
Trump listened to the neocons in his first term and it led to Iran being closer than ever to a possible nuclear weapon. He should ignore them now (as should everyone, always).
@JDVance is on the right side of this debate. Dialogue and a deal is by far the best option.
🚨 Upcoming Event 🚨
Join the @CatoInstitute and @CatoFP on May 5th for the timely event, "A Fork in the Road: The Stark Choices on US Iran Policy."
Panelists will include @citrinowicz, @gbrew24, @NegarMortazavi, and @Hoffman8Jon:
The United States and Iran are on a collision course. I
My comments on plans to slash the State Department’s funding and functions in The Washington Times:
“This decimation of the State Department also serves as a clear indication that [the Trump Administration] is prioritizing militarism over diplomacy.”
The State Department is planning to close agencies, consulates and several U.S. diplomatic missions to advance President Trump's "America First"...
.@CChivvis, @stephenwertheim, @mattduss, and @Brettarosenberg recently returned from Taiwan. I’m looking forward to hearing their takeaways.
As the United States overhauls its foreign policy approach, Taiwan is on high alert. The Trump administration’s push for a Ukraine settlement has...
Trump’s plan to slash half of the State Department’s funding and terminate many of its functions is an assault on American diplomacy that will further decimate U.S. influence and standing in the world, making our country less strong, secure and prosperous.
@CIPolicy’s statement:
Witkoff says Iran can’t enrich above 3.67%. IAEA’s Grossi heads to Tehran this week. Iran's moving on FATF bills. Talks have regional & global support, excluding Israel.
If the dismantlement idea is gone, a deal building on the JCPOA could come together faster than expected.
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