Fellow
Wahba Initiative for Strategic Competition, NYU
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.
Latest articles.
“Trump secured billions in investment from Asia. Here’s how to make it count.” Wahba Initiative, November 25, 2025.
“How South Korea can help the US Navy stay afloat in the Pacific.” War on the Rocks, November 12, 2025.
“USMCA’s overlooked value.” Testimony to USTR, November 3, 2025.
“America’s allies are essential to economic security.” Wahba Initiative, October 23, 2025.
“Why Russian-Indian relations have been steady in the storm.” War on the Rocks, August 25, 2025.
Report on infrastructure investment:
Activating US Investment in Overseas Infrastructure
A publication from the Wilson Center’s Wahba Institute
We offer policymakers seven core 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.
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.