Insights
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Lame Duck Status Poses Risks for Ukraine
By: Frank LavinIt is not simply that Trump enters his ninth decade on his June 14 birthday, bringing the inevitable questions about health and stamina. Beyond the...
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Note to Europe: Please Switch from Decaf – Does Public Diplomacy Still Exist?
By: Frank LavinWhy has New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani established a working relationship with Trump better than that of any EU leader? Are European diplomatic skills...
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Faster Please, Europe: Four Lessons from Reagan
Research Areas: EU Single Market, Institutions, and Governance North America Russia and Eurasia Trade, Globalisation and SecurityBy: Frank LavinWith increased U.S. pressure on Ukraine, it is useful to look to history for policy guideposts. I served in the Reagan White House as he worked to...
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‘Appetite for Friction’ – Trump Policy Towards China
According to Frank Lavin, former US Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, ‘trade negotiations should focus on managing what’s good...