Overview
Thomas Goldstein is a risk analyst and researcher, with a focus on US foreign policy, European geopolitics, and international institutions. Thomas provides forward-looking analysis on domestic and geopolitical developments for international clients, providing assessments and key takeaways to guide strategic decisions and stakeholder engagement plans. Thomas also supports due diligence investigations and research in support of litigation. Thomas has contributed to projects and publications at the Council on Foreign Relations, the Center for European Policy Analysis, and the Atlantic Council. Thomas speaks and researches in German.
- Thomas Goldstein is an analyst and does not provide legal advice.
- B.A., American University, 2024, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, International Studies and German
Areas of Work
News & Publications
Stepwise Risk Outlook
What the Proposed UK Budget Means for Defense Investment
November 3, 2026
By: Thomas Goldstein
Stepwise Risk Outlook
Sanctions Update: November 2, 2026
November 2, 2026
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Algirdas Semeta, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Samuel Bloebaum, Elton Smole, Ian Cameron, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Kiki Dong, Isabella Rao, Andy Xu Sofia, Jake Fitzpatrick, Carter Spahn, Chris Dantes
International Compliance Blog
Weekly Sanctions Update: November 2, 2026
November 2, 2026
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Algirdas Semeta, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Samuel Bloebaum, Elton Smole, Ian Cameron, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Kiki Dong, Kuangqi Zhong, Andy Xu Sofia, Jake Fitzpatrick, Carter Spahn, Chris Dantes
Stepwise Risk Outlook
Sanctions Update: October 26, 2026
October 26, 2026
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Warren H. Geary, Elliot Letts, Algirdas Semeta, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Samuel Bloebaum, Elton Smole, Ian Cameron, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Hoi Chung Liu, Andy Xu Sofia, Jake Fitzpatrick, Carter Spahn, Chris Dantes
International Compliance Blog
Weekly Sanctions Update: October 26, 2026
October 26, 2026
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Algirdas Semeta, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Samuel Bloebaum, Elton Smole, Ian Cameron, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Kiki Dong, Kuangqi Zhong, Andy Xu Sofia, Jake Fitzpatrick, Carter Spahn, Chris Dantes
Stepwise Risk Outlook
Watch List: Europeans Protest Over Affordability Ahead of Elections
October 23, 2026
Stepwise Risk Outlook
Sanctions Update: October 19, 2026
October 19, 2026
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Algirdas Semeta, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Samuel Bloebaum, Elton Smole, Ian Cameron, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Kiki Dong, Kuangqi Zhong, Andy Xu Sofia, Jake Fitzpatrick, Carter Spahn, Chris Dantes
International Compliance Blog
Weekly Sanctions Update: October 19, 2026
October 19, 2026
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Algirdas Semeta, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Samuel Bloebaum, Elton Smole, Ian Cameron, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Kiki Dong, Kuangqi Zhong, Andy Xu Sofia, Jake Fitzpatrick, Carter Spahn, Chris Dantes
Stepwise Risk Outlook
The Analysts' Brief: The US-Russia Diesel Deal
October 16, 2026
By: Thomas Goldstein, Ian Cameron, Samuel Bloebaum, Carter Spahn
Stepwise Risk Outlook
Sanctions Update: October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Algirdas Semeta, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Samuel Bloebaum, Elton Smole, Ian Cameron, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Kiki Dong, Isabella Rao, Andy Xu Sofia, Jake Fitzpatrick, Carter Spahn, Chris Dantes