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Center Forward's Insights is where you'll find the latest in opinion and thought pieces on policy, legislative, and regulatory issues, carefully curated to offer valuable perspectives to policymakers, influencers, stakeholders, and those involved in shaping consensus in Washington.


The expert analysis and up-to-date information in Center Forward’s Insights empower you to make informed decisions and contribute to the ongoing dialogue surrounding critical matters affecting our nation. Stay ahead of the curve by exploring our Insights aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of the complex challenges we face.

A Pathway for Centrist Cooperation

The lesson from the 2024 elections is clear: narrow margins don’t mean a mandate for sweeping, unilateral reforms. History shows that overreach often leads to backlash. Instead, the new Congress and Administration should seize the opportunity to govern from the center.

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The Politics of Trade

Trade remains an important part of the conversation and the economy. But the era of free trade as a political winning slogan is clearly over.

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The National Security Importance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

The unprecedented security alliance known as NATO is unparalleled in modern history.

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How to Read a Convention

With the Democratic VP selection made, observers look back at conventions of the past for ideas of what this year’s conventions might forecast for the future.

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The Benefits of Stable Leadership

The relative stability in Congressional leadership is not just a relief; it’s a catalyst for positive change. It’s unleashing a flurry of pent-up activity, some of which may endure well beyond the next election.

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Third Party Dreams Distract from Real Centrism

Every four years we see an extra day in February, an Olympic torch in the summer, and the emergence of third parties in the one place they are guaranteed to be the least effective and beneficial: Presidential politics.

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