Simone Lipkind

CFR Staff

Simone Lipkind

Research Associate, Middle Eastern Studies

Simone Lipkind is a research associate for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Before joining CFR, she was an intern with the State Department's Palestinian Affairs Unit. She holds a bachelor's degree in both Arabic and international relations from Tufts University.

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Southeast Asia

What Is ASEAN?
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a regional organization that brings together disparate neighbors to address economic and security issues, but the group’s impact remains limited.

by CFR.org Editors May 27, 2025

United States

What Is the Defense Production Act?
Presidents Trump and Biden have turned to the Defense Production Act to address the country’s vital needs, from stimulating critical supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic to countering growing competition with China. How does the law work?

by Anshu Siripurapu May 22, 2025

Sanctions

Three Years of War in Ukraine: Are Sanctions Against Russia Making a Difference?
The United States and its allies have imposed broad economic penalties on Russia over its war in Ukraine. As the conflict continues, experts debate whether the sanctions are working.

by CFR.org Editors May 21, 2025

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South Korea

Duty Calls: Trump’s Tariffs and the Stakes of Korea’s Snap Election
On June 3, Korean voters will head to the polls for a snap presidential election. The outcome will reverberate far beyond Korean domestic politics.

by Darcie Draudt-Véjares May 27, 2025 Asia Unbound

Sanctions

Three Years of War in Ukraine: Are Sanctions Against Russia Making a Difference?
The United States and its allies have imposed broad economic penalties on Russia over its war in Ukraine. As the conflict continues, experts debate whether the sanctions are working.

by CFR.org Editors May 21, 2025

Climate Change

As Hurricane Season Approaches, Trump’s NOAA Budget Cuts Threaten Safety
President Trump’s NOAA cuts will significantly hamper the public’s understanding of the environment and weather forecasting, negatively affecting people in the United States and abroad.

by Alice C. Hill May 23, 2025