Edward Fishman Named Senior Fellow and Director of CFR’s Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies

January 15, 2026

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) has welcomed Edward Fishman to its David Rockefeller Studies Program as a senior fellow and the new director of the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies. In this leadership role, Fishman will guide cutting-edge research into the intersection of economics and geopolitics—exploring how nations use economic power to shape global affairs and influence international policy. His work will focus on geoeconomic competition, the ways states leverage financial tools to advance strategic interests, and how these dynamics are reshaping global markets, national security, and the international order.

Fishman brings a rare combination of experience from government, academia, media, and the private sector. A respected authority on economic statecraft and the author of the New York Times bestselling book Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare, he has advised senior policymakers and led strategic planning on trade, sanctions, and global economic policy. His career includes roles on the U.S. State Department’s Policy Planning Staff, work on international sanctions policy, and leadership in technology and strategy sectors outside government. Fishman also teaches at Columbia University and is widely published and featured in major media outlets. Read the official announcement on the Council on Foreign Relations website.

For organizations and events seeking a speaker who can illuminate the complex forces driving today’s global economy and geopolitics, Edward Fishman offers exceptional value. His expertise goes beyond analysis—he translates intricate economic strategy, such as sanctions, trade policy, and economic competition, into engaging, actionable insights that audiences across industries can apply. Whether addressing corporate leaders, academic audiences, or public policy forums, Fishman’s perspective helps audiences understand where global economic power is headed and how it affects business, government, and society. To host him for a speaking engagement, contact Worldwide Speakers Group.

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