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 William D. Hartung
Jan-22-2014 | Report
Lockheed Martin's assertions that the development and construction of the F-35 combat aircraft sustains 125,000 jobs in 46 states are exaggerated says Hartung, and his latest report documents how the real number is roughly half of what Lockheed Martin claims... Read More »
By CIP
Dec-09-2013 | Report
Find out how CIP can make a difference in facing some of the world's largest problems... Read More »
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 Sarah Kinosian
Feb-12-2014 | Article
A new alliance between the Mexican security forces and citizen ‘self-defense’ groups in Michoacán state has brought some short term success in the fight against the Knights Templar cartel. But what will be the long-term consequences of legitimizing heavily armed vigilante groups in Mexico... Read More »
By William D. Hartung
Feb-06-2014 | Article
The United States is far and away the world’s leading arms trafficking nation, with $60 billion in arms transfer agreements last year alone... Read More »
By Charles Knight
Jan-24-2014 | Letter
Preventing war with a rising China requires diplomatic wisdom, not additional US military investment... 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 »
Oct-01-13 | Dar es Salaam
Illicit financial flows are one of the leading, and most under-appreciated, causes of poverty in the developing world... 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 »
By Carl Conetta
Sep-23-2013 | Fact Sheet
A selection of critical views and proposals on the way forward with Syria... 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 »
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