Global Fellow
Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition at the Wilson Center
My research explores the causes and consequences of political risk in global markets. Recent work identifies the sources of volatility in international trade—and it shows how that volatility impacts firms and their workers.
Report on infrastructure investment:
Activating US Investment in Overseas Infrastructure
A publication from the Wilson Center’s Wahba Institute
We offer policymakers the following seven recommendations to help embolden the DFC and help ensure a peaceful, prosperous global economy. These recommendations will help create a stronger DFC—one that better meets the needs of today’s competitive environment and helps ensure future opportunities for US firms and the American people.
Other recent reports:
“Who Supports Worker-Centric Reform?” This study reports findings from a public opinion poll of over 2,500 U.S. residents. The results show general support for worker-centric policies. However, attitudes are highly partisan.
“The Crisis in Geneva.” This report unpacks 25 years of WTO dispute settlement outcomes and their consequences.
“Do tariffs help America’s manufacturing workers?” This paper (for Making Action Possible for Southern Arizona) examines the US-China Trade War’s impact on workers.
Latest articles.
“It’s time for a comprehensive national maritime strategy.” War on the Rocks, March 28, 2024.
“7 ways the US DFC can make its investment more impactful.” Devex, March 22, 2024.
“Reauthorizing the DFC is a strategic necessity.” The Hill, March 22, 2024.
“Trends and Opportunities in US-Mexico Pharma Trade.” Mexico Institute, Wilson Center, March 19, 2024.
“Local wars keep punishing global markets.” National Interest, December 2, 2023.
“Unstable trade hurts workers: Export shocks and job loss in Canada-US trade.” Canada Institute, Wilson Center, May 8, 2023.
“Global market instability hurts everyone. Trade law can help.” Wahba Institute, Wilson Center, March 26, 2023.
“War in Ukraine shows why we need trade cooperation.” The Hill. April 7th, 2022.
Peer-reviewed.
Jeffrey Kucik and Sergio Puig. accepted. “Toward an effective appellate mechanism for ISDS tribunals.” World Trade Review.
Jeffrey Kucik and Sergio Puig. accepted. “Do international dispute bodies overreach? Reassessing World Trade Organization rulings.” International Studies Quarterly.
Jeffrey Kucik, Lauren Peritz, and Sergio Puig. accepted. “Legalization and compliance: How judicial activity undercuts the global trade regime.” British Journal of Political Science.
Jeffrey Kucik and Lauren Peritz. 2021. "How do third parties affect compliance in the trade regime?" Journal of Politics. 83(3): 1184-1189.
Jeffrey Kucik. 2019. "How Prior Rulings Affect Future Dispute Outcomes." International Studies Quarterly. 63(4): 1122-1132.
Understanding International Dispute Settlement
Recent work with Lauren Peritz and Sergio Puig explores when countries comply with trade dispute rulings. We ask questions like: What is legal over-reach in international trade law? And how does over-reach affect government policy decisions?
Read our findings here:
“Rewriting Precedent: How International Adjudicators Influence Compliance.” Michigan J. Int’l L. forthcoming.
“Towards an effective appellate mechanism for ISDS tribunals.” World Trade Review. [download]
“Do international dispute bodies overreach?” International Studies Quarterly. [download]
“Legalization and compliance in the global trade regime.” British Journal of Political Science. [download]
"Extending precedent in international trade law.” Vand. J. Transnat’l L. [download]
"How do third parties affect compliance in the trade regime?" Journal of Politics. [download]
"How Prior Rulings Affect Future Dispute Outcomes." International Studies Quarterly. [download]