Source: Responsible Statecraft
by Connor Echols
“A human rights organization is demanding answers about why the Center for American Progress — an influential center left think tank — awarded a board seat to former Secretary of State Antony Blinken despite his alleged complicity in war crimes in Gaza, according to an open letter shared exclusively with Responsible Statecraft. The letter, drafted by DAWN, accuses Blinken of providing Israel with ‘essential military, political and public support to ensure it could continue its atrocities’ in Gaza. ‘We believe that Mr. Blinken is not an appropriate choice to serve as a board member of an organization that aims to ‘promote peace and shared global prosperity’ in light of his well-documented role in aiding and abetting Israeli war crimes,’ the letter says. Raed Jarrar, DAWN’s advocacy director, said Blinken’s appointment ‘damages the reputation’ of the Center for American Progress (CAP).” (09/29/25)