Timely insights on a complex world.

About Emissary

Emissary harnesses Carnegie’s global scholars to deliver incisive, nuanced analysis on the most pressing international affairs challenges.

All

filters
44 Results
Stoltenberg stands over Zelensky, pointing, with both are surrounded by many other people
Washington Wants to Avoid a Repeat of Last Year’s NATO Summit

The Vilnius summit achieved some breakthroughs for Ukraine, but both Kyiv and NATO member states are aiming for a calmer atmosphere this year.

· June 27, 2024
Putin and Kim toasting with glasses of red wine
commentary
Putin and Kim’s New Friendship Shouldn’t Be a Surprise

It’s the logical next step since Putin’s quest for victory in Ukraine has stalled.

· June 20, 2024
G7 leaders gathering on a platform before a group photo
commentary
South Korea Should Be the Next G7 Member

Seoul could act as a crucial link for the current cast of characters, particularly as it seeks to integrate emerging markets.

· June 18, 2024
Ursula von der Leyen speaking behind a dais
commentary
What Exactly Do the Radical Right’s Wins Mean for the EU?

Making sense of the parliamentary election outcomes and how they might impact issues such as climate.

· June 13, 2024
Ruto and Biden standing outside the White House
commentary
A New Chapter in U.S.-Kenya Relations Links Silicon Valley and Silicon Savannah

Ruto’s state visit to Washington resulted in a historic foreign policy moment with technology cooperation at its core. Now, the Kenyan president has the enormous responsibility to capitalize on these opportunities.

· June 13, 2024
A line of people getting on a bus
commentary
To Address the Migration Crisis, the G7 Should Look to the LA Declaration

The three-pronged approach developed by Western Hemisphere leaders should be a road map for how the world’s major economies can tackle the challenge together.

· June 12, 2024
commentary
Five Issues to Watch After Sheinbaum’s Electoral Triumph in Mexico

The president-elect will inherit profound challenges, including cartel violence and climate change adaptation.

· June 5, 2024
Wide shot of a European Parliament session, from the back of the room
commentary
2024 Election to Watch: European Parliament

The next few years will require these lawmakers to make important decisions on key issues that have become existential to the EU’s future.

· June 4, 2024
A man dusting an orange BYD electric car at an auto show
commentary
Biden’s Latest Tariffs on China: Why Now?

Domestic politics are a major factor, but not the only one.

· May 30, 2024