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Assessing the Current Peace Deal for Ukraine: Opportunity or Strategic Trap?

Amid negotiations to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, the West must ensure that any agreed-upon peace deal includes Ukraine and provides it with security guarantees that prevent Russia from attacking in the future. Without them, Europe's security at large will be compromised.

Commentary by Sergiy Tsivkach and Romina Bandura — December 5, 2025

A New Landscape for Development: Examining Impacts, Capabilities, and Opportunities

Cuts to foreign assistance have been among the most sweeping changes of the second Trump administration. This compendium dives deep into the impacts on fields across the development ecosystem and potential opportunities within this new landscape.

Digital Report by Hadeil Ali, Andrew Friedman, Noam Unger, J. Stephen Morrison, Katherine E. Bliss, Romina Bandura, Caitlin Welsh, David Michel, Rose Parker, and Joely Virzi — November 13, 2025

The Power of Educational Exchanges in Strengthening U.S.-LAC Relations

Promoting educational exchanges between the United States and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is a powerful way to strengthen economic ties, build human capital, counter Chinese influence, and foster positive public opinion across the Hemisphere.

Report by Romina Bandura and Mirka Martel — November 4, 2025

Defending Democracy: Why Moldova’s 2025 Parliamentary Elections Matter

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, Moldova will hold pivotal parliamentary elections. This vote comes at a critical juncture for the small European nation, as it continues to navigate complex domestic challenges and struggles to position itself between Europe and Russia.

Commentary by Leah Kieff and Romina Bandura — August 29, 2025

The Strategic Future of Subsea Cables: Ireland Case Study

As Ireland finds its strategic position no longer shielded from evolving geopolitical forces, this paper analyzes Ireland's subsea cable infrastructure— a lynchpin and chokepoint in worldwide connectivity— for key risks and presents recommendations for greater resilience.

Report by Romina Bandura and Thomas Bryja — July 23, 2025

Financing for Development: What’s Next After Seville?

At the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, global leaders explored strategies to finance sustainable economic development and introduced initiatives to equip countries with innovative financial tools in an increasingly contested geoeconomic landscape.

Critical Questions by Richard Crespin, Pilar Frank O'Leary, Romina Bandura, and Liliana Tomko — July 14, 2025

Unlocking Financial Inclusion

The next wave of borderless and truly digital innovations will likely be driven by emerging technologies like AI and distributed ledger technology (DLT). Both technologies hold promise to transform the financial services industry.

Report by Romina Bandura, Madeleine McLean, and Esteban Cherquis — April 23, 2025

Ukraine’s Future Rests on Its People

Due to the war and negative demographic trends, Ukraine is facing a difficult workforce situation that affects business operations and threatens the country’s future reconstruction and growth prospects.

Report by Romina Bandura — February 14, 2025