Theodore Bunzel

Theodore Bunzel is the managing director and head of Lazard Geopolitical Advisory. He previously worked in the political section of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow and at the U.S. Treasury Department. He served as Zbigniew Brzezinski’s research assistant from 2008 to 2010.
Articles by Theodore Bunzel
A person on a waterfront promenade holds a long, vibrant red dragon streamer with yellow characters painted on it. In the background, the sun sets behind a dense skyline of modern skyscrapers.
A person on a waterfront promenade holds a long, vibrant red dragon streamer with yellow characters painted on it. In the background, the sun sets behind a dense skyline of modern skyscrapers.

There’s No Need to Fear China’s Economy This article has an audio recording

Review
Theodore Bunzel
A reflection of a large blue flag with yellow stars and two men in suits walking down a hallway.
A reflection of a large blue flag with yellow stars and two men in suits walking down a hallway.

Can Europe Ever Thrive Again? This article has an audio recording

Review
Theodore Bunzel
A historic image of two men stacking a huge pile of United States currency.
A historic image of two men stacking a huge pile of United States currency.

The Future of the Dollar Lies Within

Review
Theodore Bunzel
A man sits with his hands clasped and one elbow on an armchair in front of a world map.
A man sits with his hands clasped and one elbow on an armchair in front of a world map.

Where Have All the Geostrategists Gone? This article has an audio recording

Review
Theodore Bunzel
Donald Trump wearing a red tie walks forward. At left in the foreground are the flags of the U.K. and the EU on stands. A person's suited arm is at right.
Donald Trump wearing a red tie walks forward. At left in the foreground are the flags of the U.K. and the EU on stands. A person's suited arm is at right.

Europe’s 3 Futures Under Trump

Analysis
Theodore Bunzel, Sienna Tompkins
Paul Nitze, an elderly man with white hair wearing a black suit, sits at a microphone at a desk. A few people are visible seated behind him.
Paul Nitze, an elderly man with white hair wearing a black suit, sits at a microphone at a desk. A few people are visible seated behind him.

The Return of Paul Nitze—and His Dangers

Review
Theodore Bunzel
A historic image of American soldiers in snow.
A historic image of American soldiers in snow.

The Big Lesson From the West’s Last Invasion of Russia

Review
Theodore Bunzel
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