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November 2024
Global Elections Update: Georgia, Puerto Rico, Bulgaria, Lithuania & Moldova
Georgia Overview. The Republic of Georgia held parliamentary elections on October 26th. They were held [...]
November 2024
European Union Economic Update: After Trump Win, EU Ambitions Face Fractured Reality
In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s re-election as President of the United States, calls for [...]
November 2024
2024 U.S. Elections Results: How Did Trump Win?
The most asked question globally about the 2024 U.S. election is “How Did Trump Win?” [...]
October 2024
New NATO Secretary General: Key priorities to help safeguard European security
In October of this year, former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte became the 14th Secretary [...]
October 2024
2024 U.S. Election Update: Two weeks until Election Day
The question with two weeks to go appears to be – “Is the race slipping [...]
October 2024
Presidential Transition in Mexico: Is Sheinbaum more of the same?
On October 1st, Claudia Sheinbaum took office as Mexico’s president for the 2024-2030 term, sparking [...]
October 2024
France Political Update: Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s bitter pill to cure France
On October 2, 2024, France’s newly appointed Prime Minister Michel Barnier delivered his much-anticipated general [...]
September 2024
Global Elections Update: Azerbaijan
Overview: On September 1st, Azerbaijan held parliamentary elections. The elections were originally slated to take [...]
27th Annual CAF Conference
The 27th Annual CAF Conference in Washington, DC this year brought together more than 1,000 [...]
September 2024
France Political Update: What next for France’s new Prime Minister?
In an unprecedented turn of events, the results of France’s parliamentary elections on July 7th [...]
September 2024
U.S. Presidential Race Update The Latest Polls: So Why Is It Still Close?
This weekend, new polling results were released. Here are the numbers: Harris 52-46 (+6) ABC [...]
August 2024
Speculation Mounts Over Venezuela’s Future Amid Political Turmoil
As the political landscape in Venezuela continues to evolve, speculation is mounting over what might [...]
August 2024
U.S. Presidential Election Update: Current State of Play
As you know from reading the news, there are a lot of changes in the [...]
July 2024
U.S. Presidential Race Update: Unpacking the Political Landscape
No doubt everyone has read about the attempted assassination of former President Trump, calls from [...]
July 2024
French Elections Result: And now, what do we do?
Following the overwhelming victory of the far-right National Rally in France at the European Elections [...]
July 2024
EU Elections Update: Von der Leyen’s Reelection Sparks New Dynamics in European Parliament
This update follows on from our earlier piece about the European elections as of June [...]
June 2024
Election Updates: Lithuania, Dominican Republic, Mexico, & Bulgaria
Lithuania Overview: Lithuania held presidential elections in May. The elections saw the incumbent, Gitanas Nausėda [...]
June 2024
France Political Situation: High stakes snap elections put France at the crossroads
In a controversial move characteristic of his tenure as president of France, Emmanuel Macron has [...]
June 2024
Transatlantic Relations Update: Blue skies for Paris-Washington ties, for now
In the wake of the ceremonies of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings, just [...]
June 2024
2024 U.S. Elections Update: Race to the White House
Reading and listening to the news about the upcoming 2024 U.S. Presidential election is confusing, [...]
June 2024
2024 EU Elections Update: New Dynamics in the European Parliament, Balancing Tradition and Change
From June 6 to 9, 2024, 359 million voters across Europe’s 27 member states voted [...]
May 2024
European Union Regulatory Update: EU Laws’ Long-Arm Makes Engagement with Brussels Essential
Anne-Marie Pecoraro is an Attorney at law/Partner at UGGC law firm, specializing in intellectual property, [...]
May 2024
U.S. Regulatory Update: Environmental Permitting Reform
Earlier this month, the Biden Administration finalized its Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation rule. The new [...]
May 2024
Elections Update: North Macedonia, Serbia, & Panama
North Macedonia On May 8, 2024, parliamentary and second round of presidential elections were held [...]
May 2024
U.S. Political Update
Although the details have not been worked out, President Biden and former President Trump have [...]
18/04/2024
Election Update: Slovakia
Overview On April 6, 2024, Slovakia conducted the second round of its presidential elections. Although [...]
18/04/2024
The World Bank Group and IMF Spring Meetings 2024
This year, 2024, commemorates the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Bretton Woods Institutions—the [...]
18/04/2024
Opinion: Reflections From Berlin
The last few days I have been in Berlin, Germany for business. Unlike other business trips, [...]
18/04/2024
New Book in an Old Cover: Change after the June European Elections
Between June 6-9, 2024, European voters—battered by a pandemic, an economic downturn, and two still [...]
21/03/2024
Election Updates: Belarus & Russia
Belarus Overview: Parliamentary elections were conducted in Belarus on February 24, 2024, marking the first [...]
21/03/2024
Why Germany’s Coalition Woes Are Also Brussels’ Problem
In recent months, Germany’s stance in the European Union, characterized by indecisiveness, unpredictability, even a [...]
21/03/2024
75 Years of NATO: Strengthening Global Security Through Unity and Cooperation
This summer marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of NATO, the most successful military [...]
21/03/2024
Victorious But Not Unscarred: Corporate Sustainability Directive Finally Adopted in the EU
Introduction This update follows on from our earlier piece about the inception and subsequent progress [...]
21/03/2024
U.S. State of the Union Address & President Biden’s Budget
Prior to President Biden presenting the State of the Union, much was said about Biden’s [...]
Feb 2024
Elections Update: El Salvador, Azerbaijan, Finland
El Salvador Overview: El Salvador’s congressional and presidential elections took place on February 4th, where the [...]
Feb 2024
Red light for the European Green Deal?
The European Green Deal is facing mounting resistance within EU member states and at the [...]
Feb 2024
2024 U.S. Presidential Election Update: Court Cases
There are many questions and some confusion about the pending court cases involving former President [...]
Feb 2024
The U.S. & Climate Change
On this side of the Atlantic, the latest news is that John Podesta—presently overseeing the [...]
Jan 2024
U.S. Update: Congress & Presidential Elections
It has been an exciting 2024 in the United States and we are only two [...]
Jan 2024
No time to sigh: Belgium takes over the Presidency of the EU Council
On January 1st, Belgium took over the six-month rotating presidency of the EU Council. Coming [...]
Jan 2024
President Macron Reshuffles French Government Ahead of Key European Vote
To breathe new life into his turbulent second term and to limit likely gains for [...]
Nov 2023
Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity: Is Washington finally taking the Americas seriously?
On November 3, 2023, U.S. President Joseph Biden convened the inaugural Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEP) [...]
Nov 2023
U.S. Perspective on Immigration
For years, immigration in the United States has been a “political football.” Unfortunately, the failure [...]
Nov 2023
European Perspective on Inmigration: Europe grapples with immigration in a changing world
European Perspective on Inmigration: Europe grapples with immigration in a changing world. [...]
October 2023
U.S. Update: 2023 Off Year Elections
Update on Off year Elections in the U.S. [...]
October 2023
European Perspective on Transatlantic Relations: The Calm Before the Vote?
On 20 October 2023, U.S. President Joe Biden, Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and [...]
October 2023
Moving Beyond Crisis: Creating a More Prosperous and Resilient Europe
Hosted in Slovakia’s Tatra mountains, the forum serves as a key convener for EU policymakers [...]
October 2023
Election Update: Poland Parliamentary Elections
On October 15, Poland held parliamentary elections that stunned officials with a 73% voter turnout, [...]
September 2023
Welcome New Team Member
We are excited to welcome Alban Sadorge-Hardy as an Associate in our Paris office. Prior [...]
September 2023
Global Vision for Investor Action on Biodiversity
Jesica Lindgren and Julieta Gomez attended the Inter-American Business & Nature Forum hosted by the [...]
September 2023
The Role of the Mountain West in the Global Energy Transition
Join our Jeremiah Baronberg for a discussion on The Role of the Mountain West in [...]
September 2023
EU Update: A Reshuffled European Commission for Ursula Von der Leyen’s Last Year
Under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission has entered its final [...]
September 2023
European Perspective on the 2023 G20 New Delhi Summit
The G20 has proven valuable as an informal international forum for agenda-setting on various global [...]
September 2023
U.S. Perspective on the 2023 G20 New Delhi Summit
The 2023 G20 Summit held in India from September 9-10 marked a significant moment in [...]
July 2023
Marine Conservation Through Synthetic Drug Development
Blue Star Strategies is proud to support the Horseshoe Crab Recovery Coalition, which is urging [...]
July 2023
Welcome New Team Members
We are excited to welcome two new team members, Erin McCoy, Senior Associate in our [...]
July 2023
U.S. Global Leadership in Development & Diplomacy
Jeremiah Baronberg, Advisor, has been selected by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition to join its [...]
July 2023
A Look Ahead to the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
With the 2024 U.S. presidential election race taking shape, political strategist Doug Sosnik has released [...]
July 2023
Corporate Social Responsibility Update
Mathilde Defarges discussed European progress on sustainability in a panel discussion hosted by ESG & [...]
July 2023
European Perspective on 2023 Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union
European perspectives on the 2023 Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, set [...]
July 2023
Americas Perspective on 2023 Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union
Americas perspectives on the 2023 Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, set [...]
June 2023
U.S. Perspective on European Union Enlargement
A Perspective from Washington on EU Policy in Light of President Macron’s Speech at GLOBSEC [...]
June 2023
European Perspective on European Union Enlargement
" The objective of this renewed push is to strengthen the EU’s visibility and sway on [...]
June 2023
Is There a Future for U.S. Bipartisanship?
Was it so praiseworthy to note that Speaker McCarthy allowed the legislation to come to [...]
June 2023
TruCon 2023 National Security Conference
Blue Star Strategies was a sponsor of the TruCon 2023 national security conference in Washington, [...]
June 2023
GLOBSEC 2023 Bratislava Forum
Sally Painter and Pero Jolevski participated in the 18th annual GLOBSEC Bratislava Forum in Slovakia, [...]
June 2023
Global Fairness Initiative Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Global Fairness Initiative came together in New York City to celebrate the organization’s 20th [...]
May 2023
Paraguay Elections Results
On April 30, Paraguay held general elections to elect the president, vice president, National Congress, [...]
May 2023
Nordic Innovation & Sustainability Forum
Jesica Lindgren moderated the second annual Nordic Innovation & Sustainability Forum, hosted by the House [...]
May 2023
United States-Dominican Republic Relations
Sally Painter was interviewed by CDN’s 55 Minutos con Julissa Céspedes on the importance of [...]
May 2023
EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
The EU’s planned due diligence rules remain a divisive issue, especially in business circles. [...]
May 2023
European Perspective on Labor Relations
With his divisive pension reform moving slowly into the rearview mirror, French president Emmanuel Macron [...]
May 2023
U.S. Perspective on Labor Relations
Unions have a seat at the table and the Biden Administration is focused on creating [...]
April 2023
Strengthening Cooperation with CAMCA Region
Strengthening Cooperation with CAMCA Region [...]
April 2023
Political Climate in France after Pension Reform
On April 14, the French Constitutional Council approved the key provisions of the controversial pension [...]
April 2023
European Perspective on Relations with China
Macron in China: a visit paved with good intentions [...]
April 2023
U.S. Perspective on Relations with China
Prior to French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to China this April, Macron and U.S. [...]
March 2023
Cities Summit of the Americas to Convene Leaders
Cities Summit of the Americas to Convene Leaders [...]
March 2023
Tips & Recommendations
Karen Tramontano (pictured with the author below) recommends… Time’s Undoing: A Novel, by Cheryl A. [...]
March 2023
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Jesica Lindgren was a panelist on the Embrace Equity webinar hosted by the Carolinas, Washington, [...]
October 2023
President Biden’s 2024 Budget Proposal
On March 9, 2023, President Biden unveiled his 2024 budget proposal in Pennsylvania, a staged [...]
March 2023
European Perspective on The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
EU concerned by IRA [...]
January 2023
Sweden’s Third EU Presidency – An Interview with Björn Arvidsson, Head of Trade and Economic Affairs at the Swedish Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Interview with Björn Arvidsson on the Swedish government’s perspectives on some of the topics related [...]
January 2023
Possible Next Steps: The U.S. Congress
The House of Representatives has a slim Republican majority and to become Speaker, Kevin McCarthy [...]
March 2023
U.S. Perspective on The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes numerous provisions to address issues including gaps in [...]
October 2023
Election Update: Slovakia Parliamentary Elections
On September 30, Slovakia held parliamentary elections to elect its fifth prime minister in four [...]
October 2023
U.S. Perspective on Transatlantic Relations: Ukraine and the Fight for Funding?
NATO remains the most successful military alliance in history, contributing to Western prosperity and being [...]