At the IMF-World Bank annual meetings, cautious optimism about the global economy was tempered by what could come next, writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
Dispatch from Washington: Is this the calm before the economic storm?
At the IMF-World Bank annual meetings, cautious optimism about the global economy was tempered by what could come next.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
At the IMF-World Bank annual meetings, cautious optimism about the global economy was tempered by what could come next, writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
Recent gatherings in China and France revealed that competing international orders are crystallizing. The question is not only which vision will prevail, but also what role the US will play, writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
In Beijing and Paris, a tale of two global futures
Recent gatherings in Beijing and Paris revealed that competing international orders are crystallizing. What part will the United States play?
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September 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Recent gatherings in China and France revealed that competing international orders are crystallizing. The question is not only which vision will prevail, but also what role the US will play, writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
“To face down Putin, Trump won’t have to risk a US military action within Russian territory. He merely needs to apply the leverage of the US and European economies,” writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
It's time for Trump to put maximum pressure on Putin
The US president can have no further doubt about who he's dealing with in the Russian president. There's also little doubt about what is needed to end the war on terms that secure peace and preserve Ukrainian freedom.
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September 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
“To face down Putin, Trump won’t have to risk a US military action within Russian territory. He merely needs to apply the leverage of the US and European economies,” writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
The EU is waking up to the threat posed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and his battle-hardened army, writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
But will it be enough?
But will it be enough?
Europe is ‘not ready’ for the Russian threat. At least it now has a plan.
The European Union is waking up to the threat posed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and his battle-hardened army. Will it be enough?
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July 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The EU is waking up to the threat posed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and his battle-hardened army, writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
But will it be enough?
But will it be enough?
“At very little risk, turning the screws on Putin would provide Trump further wins at low cost,” writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
“He could silence those who continue to argue that some tawdry relationship with Russia explains his reluctance to punish Putin.”
“He could silence those who continue to argue that some tawdry relationship with Russia explains his reluctance to punish Putin.”
Turning on Putin would fit Trump’s trend of second-term wins
Taking a tougher stance on the Russian president, who has not yet taken peace-making efforts seriously, would build on Trump’s recent successes.
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July 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
“At very little risk, turning the screws on Putin would provide Trump further wins at low cost,” writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
“He could silence those who continue to argue that some tawdry relationship with Russia explains his reluctance to punish Putin.”
“He could silence those who continue to argue that some tawdry relationship with Russia explains his reluctance to punish Putin.”
As the NATO summit begins, “President Trump has it within his grasp to bring his Middle East success story to Europe and apply its deterrence lessons to Putin,” writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
Dispatch from The Hague: How Trump can build on his Middle East success with NATO
As the Alliance summit begins, the US president can already justifiably trumpet three major achievements in the Middle East. Will he add one more in Europe?
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June 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
As the NATO summit begins, “President Trump has it within his grasp to bring his Middle East success story to Europe and apply its deterrence lessons to Putin,” writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
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After lifting Syria sanctions and semiconductor restrictions, President Trump now has a historic opportunity to cement his Middle East successes by calling Putin’s bluff, writes Fred Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
Trump can cement his Middle East successes by calling Putin’s bluff
After lifting Syria sanctions and semiconductor restrictions, Trump has a historic opportunity when it comes to Russia's war in Ukraine.
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May 15, 2025 at 11:22 PM
After lifting Syria sanctions and semiconductor restrictions, President Trump now has a historic opportunity to cement his Middle East successes by calling Putin’s bluff, writes Fred Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
At the Atlantic Council on Wednesday, 🇪🇺 Valdis Dombrovskis laid out a sound and compelling approach for a continent where rules-based international order has been an antidote to its bloody past, writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
In defense of ‘boring’: A European leader’s message to Trump
European Union Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis spoke at the Atlantic Council in Washington on April 23, making the case for greater predictability.
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April 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
At the Atlantic Council on Wednesday, 🇪🇺 Valdis Dombrovskis laid out a sound and compelling approach for a continent where rules-based international order has been an antidote to its bloody past, writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
If we want to build companies that thrive long into the future, we need to act like there will be one.
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April 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
If we want to build companies that thrive long into the future, we need to act like there will be one.
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As a global trade war heats up, The Godfather films offer a way to think about US President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy and the market fallout that has resulted, writes Frederick Kempe in hashtag#InflectionPoints.
‘How did things ever get so far? It was so unfortunate, so unnecessary.’
As a global trade war heats up, The Godfather films offer a way to think about US President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy and the market fallout that has resulted.
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April 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
As a global trade war heats up, The Godfather films offer a way to think about US President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy and the market fallout that has resulted, writes Frederick Kempe in hashtag#InflectionPoints.
This month, I’m focused on the signals hiding in plain sight. What are you focused on? Let’s discuss in the comments.👇
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April 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This month, I’m focused on the signals hiding in plain sight. What are you focused on? Let’s discuss in the comments.👇
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#SeeingAroundCorners #InflectionPoints #BusinessStrategy #Leadership #AprilFocus
In talks with Russia, US negotiators should put NATO membership for Ukraine back into the mix, both because history has shown it is the region’s most effective security guarantee and because it provides Trump with powerful leverage, writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
Here’s a Ukraine peace plan Trump can use to deter—not appease—Putin
Putting the possibility of NATO membership for Ukraine squarely on the table provides leverage in negotiations with Russia, a new essay argues.
www.atlanticcouncil.org
March 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
In talks with Russia, US negotiators should put NATO membership for Ukraine back into the mix, both because history has shown it is the region’s most effective security guarantee and because it provides Trump with powerful leverage, writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China have gone into effect. I was featured on Fox 5 DC to talk about what this means for the business landscape.
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ICE arrests reported in Virginia, tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Attorney Donte Mills and Columbia Business School professor Rita McGrath join FOX 5's LiveZone to discuss the tariffs that President Trump is implementing on Canada and Mexico today.
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March 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China have gone into effect. I was featured on Fox 5 DC to talk about what this means for the business landscape.
➡️ Watch here – my segment starts at 10:50:
www.fox5dc.com/video/160275
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s tempestuous recent meeting at the White House was a window into a larger transformation of world order by US President Donald Trump, writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
Zelenskyy and Europe confront the first contours of the Trump World Order
The Ukrainian president’s tempestuous recent meeting at the White House was a window into a larger transformation of global order by the US president.
www.atlanticcouncil.org
March 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s tempestuous recent meeting at the White House was a window into a larger transformation of world order by US President Donald Trump, writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
While President Trump’s first weeks in office have his allies reeling and Americans uncertain as they sort out his torrent of executive orders, Beijing is orchestrating a masterclass of reinvention and resolve, writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
China’s Year of the Snake is off to a good start, thanks in part to Trump
From an AI breakthrough to an apparent diplomatic recalibration by Washington, Beijing seems to be going from strength to strength in the new year.
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February 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
While President Trump’s first weeks in office have his allies reeling and Americans uncertain as they sort out his torrent of executive orders, Beijing is orchestrating a masterclass of reinvention and resolve, writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
Trump has an opportunity to cement his place in history and preserve the gains of the post–World War II era, writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
But any perceived or actual sellout to Putin would leave an indelible stain US global leadership.
But any perceived or actual sellout to Putin would leave an indelible stain US global leadership.
The week that shook Europe—and the historic test ahead
Trump has an opportunity to cement his place in history and preserve the hard-won gains of the post–World War II era. But any perceived or actual sellout to Russia’s despot would leave an indelible st...
www.atlanticcouncil.org
February 21, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Trump has an opportunity to cement his place in history and preserve the gains of the post–World War II era, writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
But any perceived or actual sellout to Putin would leave an indelible stain US global leadership.
But any perceived or actual sellout to Putin would leave an indelible stain US global leadership.
Reports of an AI breakthrough by Chinese company DeepSeek should be a wake-up call for the US, writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
Read his analysis on why Deepseek poses a Manhattan Project–sized challenge for Donald Trump:
Read his analysis on why Deepseek poses a Manhattan Project–sized challenge for Donald Trump:
DeepSeek poses a Manhattan Project–sized challenge for Trump
Reports of an artificial intelligence breakthrough by a Chinese company should be a wake-up call for the United States.
www.atlanticcouncil.org
January 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Reports of an AI breakthrough by Chinese company DeepSeek should be a wake-up call for the US, writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
Read his analysis on why Deepseek poses a Manhattan Project–sized challenge for Donald Trump:
Read his analysis on why Deepseek poses a Manhattan Project–sized challenge for Donald Trump:
“With Trump far more prominent on the global stage than ever before, Davos participants know he must be taken more seriously than ever before, and perhaps even more literally, as both a symptom and an architect of our changing times,” writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
Dispatch from Davos: Trump is both symptom and driver of our new geopolitical era
At the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Switzerland, attendees responded to the new president with celebration, dread, and a range of emotions in between.
www.atlanticcouncil.org
January 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
“With Trump far more prominent on the global stage than ever before, Davos participants know he must be taken more seriously than ever before, and perhaps even more literally, as both a symptom and an architect of our changing times,” writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
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Secretary Blinken’s speech at the Atlantic Council on Tuesday was an audacious message that challenges all Middle East parties to seize the historic opportunities before them to achieve lasting peace and regional integration, writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
Blinken’s audacious final message for the Middle East
The outgoing US secretary of state spoke at the Atlantic Council on January 14, carrying an important message for would-be pessimists about the Middle East.
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January 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Secretary Blinken’s speech at the Atlantic Council on Tuesday was an audacious message that challenges all Middle East parties to seize the historic opportunities before them to achieve lasting peace and regional integration, writes Frederick Kempe in #InflectionPoints.
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