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Research on the Americas region focuses on the United States, with a particular focus on US defence policy and the role of transatlantic partnerships, and on the impact of organised crime and security challenges in Latin America.

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Sanctions
Tom Keatinge, of think tank the Royal United Services Institute, said European policy makers had been preparing "autonomous European sanctions considering the possibility of a Trump presidency" but would have to bolster enforcement. "Should a Trump presidency reverse U.S. sanctions on Russia, Europeans will need to be much more muscular in ... enforcement action and will no longer be able to hide behind Uncle Sam," he said. A spokesperson for the Trump campaign said that President Joe Biden's "weak agenda ... has emboldened our adversaries, led to war in Ukraine", criticising Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris as "dangerously liberal", without outlining his position on sanctions.
Tom Keatinge
Director, CFS
25 October 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s President Zelensky recently presented his ‘Victory Plan’ to end the war in Ukraine to both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the two candidates competing to be the next President of the United States of America. President Zelensky’s view is that if his plan is supported by Ukraine’s allies, then the war could be ended by next year. So, on this week’s Inquiry, we’re asking ‘How might the next US President affect the war in Ukraine?’ Guests include Matthew Savill, Director of Military Sciences at the Royal United Services Institute.
Matthew Savill
Director of Military Sciences
24 October 2024
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Shifting Security in Latin America Programme

Shifting Security in Latin America Programme

Renewing the Transatlantic Alliance for a New Security Era

Renewing the Transatlantic Alliance for a New Security Era

Taskforce on a Transatlantic Response to Illicit Finance

Taskforce on a Transatlantic Response to Illicit Finance

NATO and Military Alliances

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Genevieve Kotarska

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Distinguished Fellow; Director of Institutional Relations at AthenaLab, Chile

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Juan Pablo Toro

Senior Associate Fellow; Executive Director of AthenaLab, Chile

Jim Townsend

Senior Associate Fellow; Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for European and NATO Policy

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Amy Woolf

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Christine E Wormuth

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