Alexander Sarchet

CFR Staff

Alexander Sarchet

Research Associate, Global Governance

Alexander Sarchet is a research associate for global governance at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Before joining CFR, he interned at the Organization of American States, the U.S. Department of State, and the Bertelsmann Foundation. He holds a bachelor's degree in foreign affairs and linguistics from the University of Virginia and a master's degree in international affairs from George Washington University.

Global

Global Summits to Watch in 2026: Bracing for a New Global (Dis)order?

Major global forums are scheduled in 2026 that will cover diverse topics including climate change, trade, and security. But the Donald Trump administration, as it continues to overhaul U.S. foreign policy, could unsettle the way such gatherings are held.

by Ashley Ray and Alexander Sarchet December 17, 2025

Iran

The Islamic Republic’s Power Centers

Who calls the shots in Iran on economic policy, security, and domestic calls for reform? A look at the government’s organization chart indicates how complicated the answer is.

by CFR Editors January 9, 2026

Climate Change

Paris to Kyoto: The History of UN Climate Agreements

International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.

by Lindsay Maizland and Clara Fong January 9, 2026 Renewing America

Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Freedoms: What China Promised and How It’s Cracking Down

Beijing has tightened its grip on Hong Kong in recent years, dimming hopes that the financial center will ever become a full democracy.

by Lindsay Maizland and Clara Fong December 15, 2025

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