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Johan Hassel

@JohanHassel

Senior Fellow & Director Global Progress at CAP. Former Int Sec Sweden's Social Democrats & CEO think tank Global Utmaning. Views are my own.

 Stockholm | Washington DC
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PM Andy Burnham's "Manchesterism" could revive the center-left and defeat populism open.substack.com/pub/contra…
Beyond Biden and Brexit: Andy Burnham’s Path to Rebuilding the Center-Left

Beyond Biden and Brexit: Andy Burnham’s Path to Rebuilding the Center-Left

U.S. Democrats should watch closely for their own inspiration.

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CAP Acción@CAP_Accion11 Nov 2025
El regreso de la COP a una democracia no podría llegar en un momento más decisivo. Los progresistas deben dejar claro que el liderazgo climático es una fortaleza nacional que da resultados, explican Frances Colón y @JohanHassel para @elpais_america: elpais.com/clima-y-medio-amb…
Los progresistas deben demostrar en la COP30 que las democracias pueden generar prosperidad y...

Los progresistas deben demostrar en la COP30 que las democracias pueden generar prosperidad y...

La cumbre de este año se celebra en un país que ha desafiado tanto el autoritarismo como el colapso ambiental, un recordatorio de que la democracia triunfa donde el despotismo destruye

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@amprog Senior Director Dan Herman and Senior Fellow @JohanHassel joined over 100 Progressive Alliance parties,@PA_Solidarity, members with the Indian National Congress at the world's largest gathering of progressives at #BharatSummit2025 progressive-alliance.info/ev…
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This week, @EU_Commission Commissioner @PaoloGentiloni joined @PatrickGaspard at CAP to discuss the importance of bolstering economies in the U.S., Europe, and around the world by strengthening the transatlantic partnership.
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Progressive leadership is driven by a shared belief that we can’t go back — on rights, on equality, on an economy that works for everyone. We can’t go back on any of it. We have to keep moving forward. #GlobalProgressAction24
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is seated on a stage across from Patrick Gaspard while speaking in an armchair discussion at the annual Global Progress Action Summit in Montreal, Quebec.

ALT Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is seated on a stage across from Patrick Gaspard while speaking in an armchair discussion at the annual Global Progress Action Summit in Montreal, Quebec.

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Canada 2020@Canada202020 Sep 2024
We kicked off the #GlobalProgressAction24 Summit with a series of engaging Policy and Leadership Workshops. Join us live on Saturday for the main event with progressive leaders from around the world: youtube.com/live/g6sHFcEsjpE @CAPAction
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Canada 2020@Canada202020 Sep 2024
Tonight’s opening reception at #GlobalProgressAction24 in Montreal. Progressive leaders from around the world are ready to share perspectives on how to overcome obstacles, craft policy solutions & shape a new global progressive agenda. Tune in Saturday: youtube.com/live/g6sHFcEsjpE
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Canada 2020@Canada202020 Sep 2024
Progressive leaders from around the world are gathering in Montreal this weekend for the #GlobalProgressAction24 Summit, hosted by @Canada2020 & @CAPAction. Tune in live on September 21: youtube.com/live/g6sHFcEsjpE
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“As clear a choice as there’s ever been” With @CAPAction at #DNC2024, vital insights re: the need to root campaigns & governing in unifying shared values — even/especially in the face of stark divisions & policy threats posed by the right @patrickgaspard @EleniForCA @JoeNeguse
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Joe Biden
@JoeBiden21 Jul 2024
My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.
A photo of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris

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This election is about more than a person or a party. It’s about democracy in America. Today, President Biden, unequivocally one of the finest presidents in our nation’s history, made a courageous decision to put his country first. My statement: americanprogress.org/press/s…
STATEMENT: CAP’s Patrick Gaspard on President Biden’s Historic Presidency and the Future of America

STATEMENT: CAP’s Patrick Gaspard on President Biden’s Historic Presidency and the Future of America

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Vice President Kamala Harris is an exceptional and accomplished leader who is positioned to unite her Party and then a nation. It will be a great honor to knock on doors for her, make calls on her behalf, and to cast a ballot for the first woman President of the United States.
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The rise of authoritarianism demands urgent investment in next gen political leaders Thrilled to partner with former PM Jacinda Ardern on a fellowship that will bring together the brightest young minds driven to work for a better world. americanprogressaction.org/p…
RELEASE: Global Progress Action Announces New Fellowship Program Led by Jacinda Ardern

RELEASE: Global Progress Action Announces New Fellowship Program Led by Jacinda Ardern

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Pres Biden will win in November, but no matter the outcome we have to democracy-proof our institutions. We won’t be caught unprepared again, especially since Trump and his MAGA cult in Congress have laid out their authoritarian playbook in “Project 2025” nytimes.com/2024/06/16/us/po…

The Resistance to a New Trump Administration Has Already Started (Published 2024)

An emerging coalition that views Donald J. Trump’s agenda as a threat to democracy is laying the groundwork to push back if he wins in November, taking extraordinary pre-emptive actions.

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Great analysis from @JohanHassel and @RobertBenson92 on EU elections. The situation in Europe is instructive for US. It’s not enough to muddle through. Progressives must be bold in confronting structural challenges in economy, justice, security, climate: americanprogress.org/article…
EU Elections: What the Results Mean and Why They Matter

EU Elections: What the Results Mean and Why They Matter

While pro-European and democratic forces hold the majority in the EU parliament elections, far-right gains portend trouble ahead.

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Ann Linde@AnnLinde9 May 2024
Two round table at Center for American Progress: Feminist Foreign Policy and Security policy (Ukraine Middle East etc) 🙏🏻@JohanHassel for organising!
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The human rights crisis in Gaza is so alarming that the State Dept must be made accountable in sharing with the American people all evidence that has led to this unbelievable assessment that Israel is complying with humanitarian protocols as U.S. weapons support this assault
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The assertion that the Netanyahu govt is complying with international law in Gaza is a gross disregard of overwhelming evidence and a dangerous precedent in the conduct of U.S. foreign policy. The sale of offensive weapons to Israel should be halted americanprogress.org/press/s…
STATEMENT: Assertion That Netanyahu Is Complying With International Law in Gaza Is a Gross Disreg...

STATEMENT: Assertion That Netanyahu Is Complying With International Law in Gaza Is a Gross Disreg...

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Absolutely fascinating, powerful panel on global threats to democracy - from within and without democratic nations. With @patrickgaspard @magdandersson @DMiliband. At @CAPAction #GlobalProgressAction23 in Montreal. Watch along: canada2020.ca/events/2023-gl…
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🇨🇦 #Canada Sommet Global Progress Action | Trudeau appelle à des « solutions concrètes » pour combattre le populisme 📰 election-politique.com/revue… #RevuedePresse #Politique #International #GlobalProgressAction2023 #Trudeau #JustinTrudeau
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I'm at the #GlobalProgressAction2023 with @JacindaArdern to speak about promoting communism, raising taxes, and making life less affordable. Canada and Australia learned a lot from each other during COVID lockdowns while we terrorized our people. It's nice to reminisce.
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