Each Congress, FP4A develops a policy agenda that guides our advocacy and helps our community to hold Congress accountable.
The United States must continue to broaden and deepen the NATO alliance and our broader transatlantic relationships, which have kept Americans safe for 75 years.
ChinaCongress can responsibly manage the U.S.-China relationship by supporting diplomatic and security investments to deter Chinese coercion, sustaining appropriate export controls, opposing costly trade wars, and supporting high-level diplomacy between Washington and Beijing
Climate and EnergyBy sustaining investments in U.S. clean energy competitiveness along with support for global energy transition and resilience efforts, the U.S. can unlock economic opportunity while addressing mounting climate and energy security challenges.
Democracy and Human RightsIn the face of global democratic backsliding, authoritarianism, and emerging technologies that can be used as tools for suppression and hate, the United States must stand for democracy and human rights both at home and abroad.
Development and Humanitarian AssistanceThe unlawful dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development removed one of America’s most cost-effective tools for influencing the world and addressing the worst humanitarian crises. We must restore the U.S. government’s capacity to deliver foreign aid.
DiplomacyOur diplomatic presence in other countries also allows us to strengthen our relationships and compete for influence. Policymakers must ensure that the State Department, as the principal agency in charge of U.S. diplomacy, is effectively staffed, trained, and organized to meet unparalleled global challenges.
Emerging Tech/AIAs artificial intelligence and advances in quantum computing and biotech begin reshaping our lives, with significant implications for national security, the U.S. must stay at the forefront of these revolutions.
Fentanyl & International NarcoticsAmerica must promote diplomatic and law enforcement efforts aimed at disrupting the global supply chain of synthetic opioids that is devastating communities across the United States.
Fighting CorruptionCorruption is a global enterprise that threatens our values and interests, contributing to human, economic, and political insecurity around the world and here at home.
Gender EqualityWomen and girls face significant obstacles to their full and equal participation in society, which undermine their own well-being and threaten global peace and security. More American leadership is needed to advance gender equality, shift the status quo, and produce better outcomes for our world's women and girls.
The health and safety of the American people is directly connected to the health and safety of people around the world. Strong U.S. leadership on global health is needed to effectively promote our values, strengthen global security and prosperity, combat the influence of our adversaries and competitors.
International OrganizationsThe U.S. must reinvest and reengage in international organizations, to ensure that our values and interests are represented in important multilateral fora and decision-making bodies.
IranThe Trump administration has an historic opportunity to use diplomacy to move Iran away from its dangerous nuclear brinkmanship and toward a better future for the Iranian people.
Israeli-Palestinian ConflictUntil there is lasting peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians alike, we will see continued cycles of violence that threaten U.S. interests, put American lives at risk, and undermine U.S. standing and credibility at a time of rising global competition.
Migration and RefugeesThe United States is a country of immigrants, enriched by generations who have fueled our shared economy and contributed to American culture. Instead of inhumane mass deportation effort or using the military to engage in immigration law enforcement functions, Congress should support comprehensive immigration reform that secures the border, protects asylum seekers, and restores the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.
National Security WorkforceTo be successful, our career national security personnel must be able to do their work free from discrimination, undue political interference, or fear that they or their family members will be used as partisan pawns.
North KoreaNorth Korea's nuclear ambitions increasingly threaten the security of the United States and our allies. The U.S. needs to lead diplomatic efforts to roll back North Korea's nuclear program, support humanitarian aid to North Koreans, and reduce tensions on the Korean peninsula.
Nuclear Risk ReductionAn increasing number of U.S. adversaries are advancing their nuclear programs and at the same time international guardrails for reducing nuclear risks are deteriorating. Renewed American diplomatic leadership is essential to reduce the risk of intentional or accidental use of nuclear weapons.
Russia and UkraineEnsuring that Ukraine remains free and independent is essential for the stability of Europe, the largest market for American goods and services and home to some of our closest democratic allies.
Trade and Economic SecurityTo ensure our own economic security and promote global peace and prosperity, we must take steps to increase U.S. leadership in the technologies and industries at the heart of the 21st century economy and work with allies and partners to build resilient, diversified, and sustainable global supply chains.
