Tom Carothers, Harvey V. Fineberg Chair For Democracy Studies Director and Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program

Ashley Tellis, Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and Senior Fellow, Asia Program

Sarah Yerkes, Senior Fellow, Middle East Program

The briefing will focus on Global Elections in 2024. The scholar panel will feature Carnegie scholars: Tom Carothers, senior fellow and co-director of Carnegie’s Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program who is leading Carnegie’s Global Elections 2024 series; Ashley Tellis, Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and a senior fellow with a special focus on Asia and the Indian subcontinent; and Sarah Yerkes, senior fellow in Carnegie’s Middle East Program.

Tom Carothers, Harvey V. Fineberg Chair For Democracy Studies Director and Senior Fellow, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program

Ashley Tellis, Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and Senior Fellow, Asia Program

Sarah Yerkes, Senior Fellow, Middle East Program

The briefing will focus on Global Elections in 2024. The scholar panel will feature Carnegie scholars: Tom Carothers, senior fellow and co-director of Carnegie’s Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program who is leading Carnegie’s Global Elections 2024 series; Ashley Tellis, Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and a senior fellow with a special focus on Asia and the Indian subcontinent; and Sarah Yerkes, senior fellow in Carnegie’s Middle East Program.

Amr Hamzawy, Director and Senior Fellow, Middle East Program

Iran backed Houthi rebels have been bombing commercial ships in the Red Sea, in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza. The attacks, which the Houthis indicated will continue until Israel halts its campaign in the Gaza Strip, has caused disruption to a major shipping channel, leading the US and its allies to respond. Join Amr Hamzawy, Director of the Middle East program, for a conversation on the political economy of the Red Sea as the ongoing impacts of the Israel-Hamas war in the region.

Amr Hamzawy, Director and Senior Fellow, Middle East Program

Iran backed Houthi rebels have been bombing commercial ships in the Red Sea, in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza. The attacks, which the Houthis indicated will continue until Israel halts its campaign in the Gaza Strip, has caused disruption to a major shipping channel, leading the US and its allies to respond. Join Amr Hamzawy, Director of the Middle East program, for a conversation on the political economy of the Red Sea as the ongoing impacts of the Israel-Hamas war in the region.

Darshana Baruah, Fellow, Asia Program

The Indian Ocean region has been an important trade arena for centuries. Today, it remains critical to the security and stability of shipping lanes and trade routes, accounting for over one-third of the world’s bulk cargo traffic and two-thirds of the world’s oil shipments and ensuring global access to food, precious metals, and energy resources. For decades, the Indian Ocean region has been erroneously studied through the continental divisions of Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. But to understand the true economic importance and strategic advantages of the region, it must be viewed as one continuous theater. Join Darshana Baruah for a conversation on the geostrategic importance of the Indian Ocean.

Darshana Baruah, Fellow, Asia Program

The Indian Ocean region has been an important trade arena for centuries. Today, it remains critical to the security and stability of shipping lanes and trade routes, accounting for over one-third of the world’s bulk cargo traffic and two-thirds of the world’s oil shipments and ensuring global access to food, precious metals, and energy resources. For decades, the Indian Ocean region has been erroneously studied through the continental divisions of Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. But to understand the true economic importance and strategic advantages of the region, it must be viewed as one continuous theater. Join Darshana Baruah for a conversation on the geostrategic importance of the Indian Ocean.

Karim Sadjadpour, Senior Fellow, Middle East Program

Join Karim Sadjadpour, Senior Fellow in Carnegie’s Middle East Program, for a briefing on the continuing turmoil in the Middle East with an emphasis on the threats from Iran, its escalating tensions with Israel, U.S. sanctions, and the risks of broader conflict.

Karim Sadjadpour, Senior Fellow, Middle East Program

Join Karim Sadjadpour, Senior Fellow in Carnegie’s Middle East Program, for a briefing on the continuing turmoil in the Middle East with an emphasis on the threats from Iran, its escalating tensions with Israel, U.S. sanctions, and the risks of broader conflict.

Ashley Tellis, Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and Senior Fellow, Asia Program

Milan Vaishnav, Director and Senior Fellow, South Asia Program

On June 4, votes will be counted in India’s historic general election. What do the election results tell us about the state of Indian politics? What will India’s next government look like? And what are the implications for India’s economy and foreign policy, including the future of U.S.-India relations? Join Carnegie for a briefing on the election results, the new government, and India’s near-term policy priorities.

Ashley Tellis, Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and Senior Fellow, Asia Program

Milan Vaishnav, Director and Senior Fellow, South Asia Program

On June 4, votes will be counted in India’s historic general election. What do the election results tell us about the state of Indian politics? What will India’s next government look like? And what are the implications for India’s economy and foreign policy, including the future of U.S.-India relations? Join Carnegie for a briefing on the election results, the new government, and India’s near-term policy priorities.

Stephen Wertheim, Senior Fellow, American Statecraft Program

After four years of Trump, President Joe Biden aimed to restore U.S. global leadership. But the U.S. looks less like a leader of the world and more like the head of a faction, reduced to defending its side against others and struggling to solve problems and bridge divides. Given Biden's zero-sum approach on China, waning U.S. support for Ukraine, and the Middle East still embroiled in conflict, the U.S. needs a new strategic approach to reclaim global leadership. Join Stephen Wertheim for a wide-ranging conversation on U.S. foreign policy in the lead up to the election. 

Stephen Wertheim, Senior Fellow, American Statecraft Program

After four years of Trump, President Joe Biden aimed to restore U.S. global leadership. But the U.S. looks less like a leader of the world and more like the head of a faction, reduced to defending its side against others and struggling to solve problems and bridge divides. Given Biden's zero-sum approach on China, waning U.S. support for Ukraine, and the Middle East still embroiled in conflict, the U.S. needs a new strategic approach to reclaim global leadership. Join Stephen Wertheim for a wide-ranging conversation on U.S. foreign policy in the lead up to the election. 

Dan Baer, Senior Vice President for Policy Research, Director, Europe Program

This briefing included a conversation with Dan Baer, Senior Vice President for Policy Research; Director of the Europe Program at Carnegie; and former U.S. Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Dan discussed the future of NATO and the strength of the alliance under a potential Trump or newly appointed Harris administration, and political upheaval in the EU.

Dan Baer, Senior Vice President for Policy Research, Director, Europe Program

This briefing included a conversation with Dan Baer, Senior Vice President for Policy Research; Director of the Europe Program at Carnegie; and former U.S. Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Dan discussed the future of NATO and the strength of the alliance under a potential Trump or newly appointed Harris administration, and political upheaval in the EU.

Chris Chivvis, Director American Statecraft Program

Chris Chivvis Director of Carnegie's American Statecraft Program and colleagues recently published a report on Strategic Change in U.S. Foreign Policy, which analyzes past geopolitical shifts to develop a contemporary theory of change in today's foreign policy framework. Chris will discuss the factors that contribute to U.S. foreign policy positions beyond changes in White House administrations.

Chris Chivvis, Director American Statecraft Program

Chris Chivvis Director of Carnegie's American Statecraft Program and colleagues recently published a report on Strategic Change in U.S. Foreign Policy, which analyzes past geopolitical shifts to develop a contemporary theory of change in today's foreign policy framework. Chris will discuss the factors that contribute to U.S. foreign policy positions beyond changes in White House administrations.

Marwan Muasher, Vice President for Studies Middle East

Join Marwan Muasher, Vice President for Studies Middle East for a conversation which will focus on the situation in Lebanon and the region. Muasher’s career has spanned the areas of diplomacy, development, civil society, and communications. He served as deputy prime minister of Jordan from 2004 to 2005 and was foreign minister from 2002 to 2004. From 1997 to 2002, he served in Washington as Jordan’s ambassador to the United States, negotiating the first free-trade agreement between the United States and an Arab nation. Prior to this he was Jordan’s minister of information and the government spokesperson, and in 1995 he opened Jordan’s first embassy in Israel.

Marwan Muasher, Vice President for Studies Middle East

Join Marwan Muasher, Vice President for Studies Middle East for a conversation which will focus on the situation in Lebanon and the region. Muasher’s career has spanned the areas of diplomacy, development, civil society, and communications. He served as deputy prime minister of Jordan from 2004 to 2005 and was foreign minister from 2002 to 2004. From 1997 to 2002, he served in Washington as Jordan’s ambassador to the United States, negotiating the first free-trade agreement between the United States and an Arab nation. Prior to this he was Jordan’s minister of information and the government spokesperson, and in 1995 he opened Jordan’s first embassy in Israel.

Nicole Grajewski, Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program

Join Carnegie Fellow Nicole Grajewski for a briefing on the escalation in conflict in Syria. The capture of significant parts of Aleppo by rebel forces represents not only a substantial military setback for the Syrian army but also challenges Russia's long-standing influence and strategic involvement in the region. 

Nicole Grajewski, Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program

Join Carnegie Fellow Nicole Grajewski for a briefing on the escalation in conflict in Syria. The capture of significant parts of Aleppo by rebel forces represents not only a substantial military setback for the Syrian army but also challenges Russia's long-standing influence and strategic involvement in the region.