We conduct research in Washington where policy is made and travel around the world to examine the reality of those policies on the ground. Our delegations and investigative missions enable CIP to expose policies that may be counterproductive to U.S. interests and harmful to citizens of countries on the receiving end of those policies.
See below for links to our policy research work.
By Robert L Muse
Dec-04-2013 | Policy Brief
Following the termination of consular services by the Cuban Interests Section, Muse outlines what can be done to help alleviate the current banking crisis the Interests Section is facing... Read More »
By Adam Isacson, Abigail Poe, Sarah Kinosian, Lisa Haugaard, George Withers
Sep-18-2013 | Report
The United States’ diplomatic influence is ebbing in Latin America and the Caribbean. U.S. military influence, though, remains strong. The result is inertia, a policy on autopilot, focused on security threats and capabilities at a time when creativity is badly needed... Read More »
By Elizabeth Newhouse
Aug-26-2013 | Policy Brief
CIP's latest delegation trip to Cuba ends on a hopeful note with the deputy chief of the U.S. Interests Section saying the time may be right for an exchange program between a U.S. university and the University of Havana. ... Read More »
By Harry Blaney
Nov-29-2013 | Letter
According to Blaney, a long-term agreement with Iran would be good for Israel, good for the region and good for U.S. and allied security interests... Read More »
By Laura Carlsen
Nov-24-2013 | Article
While much has been said about its impact on U.S. job loss and eroding labor conditions, some of the most severe impacts of Nafta have been felt south of the border... Read More »
By William D. Hartung
Oct-23-2013 | Article
The arms lobby is gearing up for its latest attempt to get special treatment for Pentagon spending... Read More »
Oct-18-13 | 2000 M Street NW Conference Room A
Please join us in a lively discussion on how Afghanistan’s rich history will affect its future with two experts who have over 80 years of combined experience analyzing the country’s historical and socio-political context... Read More »
Sep-16-13 | 2000 M Street NW Conference Room A (Basement Level) Washington, DC 20036
Join WOLA, LAWGEF and CIP for a panel discussion and Q&A on their new report... Read More »
Mar-20-13 | 14th & V St. NW
Teaching for Change's Busboys and Poets Bookstore welcomes Melvin Goodman to discuss and sign his new book, "National Insecurity: The Cost of American Militarism"... Read More »
By Carl Conetta, Charles Knight,
Jan-25-2013 | Fact Sheet
A one page review and assessment of the change in US defense spending over 40 years... Read More »
By Carl Conetta
Jul-17-2012 | Fact Sheet
In this fact sheet Carl Conetta looks U.S. military spending compared to that of other countries... Read More »
By William D. Hartung
Jan-17-2012 | Policy Brief, Fact Sheet
Plans for cutting the federal deficit have raised an important question: what impact would military spending reductions have on jobs? This fact sheet is an update with new numbers from 2011 for U.S. employment effects of military and domestic spending. ... Read More »
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