I’m Jude Messler, a London-based graduate in International Relations and National Security with an MA from King’s College London and a BA from St Andrews. I’ve worked in policy research and strategic communications at the UN and with Senator Chuck Schumer, focusing on global governance, risk, and how narratives shape international affairs and political landscapes. My experience has centred on translating complex political and global risk issues into clear, accessible insights for a range of audiences.
Taiwan: At the Edge of Order
Taiwan and its contested position in shaping global power. Nowhere is the future of international order more contested than over Taiwan, where the decline of American dominance meets the ascent…
The Day After Tomorrow: The US Democratic Party’s Uncertain Future
This article sheds light on what the Democratic Party’s uncertain future means for the private sector The second Trump presidency marks a deeper realignment in American politics. Hence, frustrated by…
Bullets, Budgets and Britain’s Future
Can military Keynesianism deliver security and growth? A strong militaristic undercurrent has defined Keir Starmer’s first year in office. As geopolitical tensions rise and alliances fray, Britain is recalibrating its…
Realism in the New Global Economy
How are power politics re-shaping global markets? As the Cold War reached its conclusion, the Soviet Union’s collapse was widely seen in the West as an unequivocal triumph for liberal…
Not Your Father’s Cold War: What U.S.-China Tensions Mean for Global Business
Introduction: President Trump’s second term has heightened tensions between the U.S. and China, creating a volatile environment for the private sector. Trade wars, technological decoupling, and geopolitical uncertainty are already…