Elaine Dezenski

Elaine Dezenski, a senior director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, shares her insights on the future of U.S. sanctions and economic strategies. She delves into U.S.-China relations, geopolitical challenges, and the need for stronger global alliances to combat authoritarian influences. Additionally, she discusses the evolving landscape of anti-corruption efforts and how sanctions play a critical role in this new Cold War dynamic. Dezenski’s expertise sheds light on the complexities and opportunities that lie ahead.

Elaine Dezenski, director of FDD’s Center on Economic and Financial Power, explains legal and strategic limits on tariffs. She breaks down the Supreme Court’s major questions ruling, other legal pathways for trade measures, and the messy prospects for refunds. She also explores linking economic security to national security and the case for stronger North American and allied economic ties.