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Econographics

Econographics is the GeoEconomics Center’s in-depth look at key trends in the global economy utilizing state-of-the-art data visualization tools.

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The midterms are done. Time for the fiscal clashes to begin.

Econographics Aug 28, 2026

The G20 needs more carrots to rebalance away from China

By Barbara C. Matthews

Tariffs alone won’t fix global imbalances. The G20 should use economic “carrots” to de-risk from China without destabilizing it.
China Economy & Business
The midterms are done. Time for the fiscal clashes to begin.

Econographics Aug 21, 2026

From manufacturing to AI, Thailand must reinvent its growth model

By Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou

Thailand is at an economic crossroads. Slowing growth and rising structural pressures are exposing the limits of its manufacturing-led model. Can EVs, green industries, and AI drive its next phase of growth?
East Asia Economy & Business
The midterms are done. Time for the fiscal clashes to begin.

Econographics Aug 20, 2026

Faster, cheaper, safer? The G20 should address the tradeoffs in cross-border payments.

By Ruth Goodwin-Groen and Louis de Koker

The tensions between inclusion and speed on the one hand, and safety and security on the other, are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore
Economy & Business Financial Regulation

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Econographics

Apr 21, 2022

The North-South divide is growing. Can a new Bretton Woods help?

By Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou

The growing divide is under the scanner as US Treasury Secretary Yellen and Colombian Finance Minister Restrepo both voiced a need to modernize the institutions.

Americas China

Econographics

Apr 20, 2022

China to roll out its version of quantitative easing

By Hung Tran

China's new Financial Stability Law creates a new framework for furthering financial stability in the country. This has implications for the United States, which is undergoing fiscal tightening, as well as emerging markets, where portfolio capital has begun flowing outward.

China East Asia

Econographics

Apr 12, 2022

Economic and financial multilateralism in disarray 

By Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou

Multilateral development banks and multilateral financial institutions have grown in number. This could be a blessing and a curse.

Africa Americas

Econographics

Apr 11, 2022

“Inequality starts at the top”: Voting reforms in Bretton Woods Institutions

By Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou

Full democratization of BWIs is not realistic. A more pragmatic approach would work towards a “double majority” system.

Africa Americas

Econographics

Apr 11, 2022

Democratic challenges at Bretton Woods Institutions

By Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou

Voting quotas at Bretton Woods Institutions continue reflecting the 1944 power structure, despite significant changes to the global economy.

Africa Americas

Econographics

Mar 25, 2022

Beijing’s message to financial markets: We’re listening

By Daniel H. Rosen, Logan Wright

Chinese markets are in flux as they react to a domestic COVID outbreak, defaults by Chinese property developers, regulatory crackdowns against Chinese firms, and rising political risk associated with China’s alignment with Russia. The recent statement from the Financial Stability and Development Committee aims to stabilize this.

China Economy & Business

Econographics

Mar 24, 2022

Can one statement fundamentally calm market volatility in China?

By Victor Shih

On March 16th China's Financial Stability and Development

China Economy & Business

Econographics

Mar 22, 2022

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine threatens a global wheat crisis 

By Niels Graham and Inbar Pe’er

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has rattled global wheat markets. Both nations account for nearly a third of global wheat exports leaving importers scrambling

China Macroeconomics

Econographics

Mar 18, 2022

US export controls aim to degrade Russia’s military

By Maia Nikoladze

As soon as the Russian military depletes current equipment, they will find it difficult to obtain critical technology for upgrading and maintaining aircrafts, ships, and weaponry used for waging an unjust war on Ukraine.

Conflict Defense Technologies

Econographics

Mar 18, 2022

Economic complexity emerges as a new restraint on wars of conquest

By George Pearkes

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights the economic disincentives countries considering wars of conquest must reckon with.

Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion
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Econographics

Nov 4, 2026

The midterms are done. Time for the fiscal clashes to begin.

By Josh Lipsky, Bart Piasecki

The Democrats’ victory in the 2026 US midterm elections sets the stage for major showdowns on the federal budget and the debt ceiling.

Dollar Dominance Economy & Business

Econographics

Nov 3, 2026

A $6 billion hack in a season of AI anxiety

By JP Schnapper-Casteras

A $6.3 billion Binance hack and AI-assisted discoveries of software vulnerabilities made unsettling headlines. But not everything is as new or terrifying as it seems.

Artificial Intelligence Digital Currencies

Econographics

Oct 30, 2026

As energy prices threaten inflation again, Lagarde’s European Central Bank legacy offers lessons

By Hung Tran

Christine Lagarde's European Central Bank legacy reflects strong crisis management and efforts to strengthen the euro, but a mixed record on inflation.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Econographics

Oct 20, 2026

The rewiring of globalization is under way

By Hung Tran

Global supply chains are being reconfigured in response to geopolitical and economic upheaval. This is a more nuanced picture than the term "deglobalization" suggests.

China Economy & Business

Econographics

Oct 13, 2026

How the trade war with Canada is hitting US states—and could sway midterm elections

By Madeline Chalecki and Delnaz Ghadiali

Tariffs on both sides of the border have concentrated the financial burden on specific states and industries, bringing the trade war into some of the country’s most competitive political races.

Economy & Business North America

EconoGraphics

Oct 12, 2026

Live updates from the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Thailand as financial leaders take on AI, debt, and geopolitical upheaval

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts are on the ground talking to leaders and getting the behind-the-scenes scoop on how the Bretton Woods institutions are taking on the most urgent challenges in the global economy.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Econographics

Oct 2, 2026

Investing in Europe’s next growth engine

By Charles Lichfield

With Western European investment becoming less dependable, Central and Eastern Europe faces a choice: attract new foreign capital, or do more to mobilize the investment potential within the region itself.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Econographics

Oct 1, 2026

Can Mexico thread the needle between Washington and Beijing?

By Phil Lovegren, Ernesto Stein

As US-Mexico trade talks approach, the Mexican government faces a delicate balancing act: curbing Chinese trade and investment without cutting off vital inputs and foreign capital.

China Economy & Business

Econographics

Oct 1, 2026

Making the EU’s new industrial rulebook work for Central Europe

By Charles Lichfield

As the EU rethinks its approach to industrial policy, Central Europe needs to make sure the shift strengthens the region’s manufacturing base.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Econographics

Sep 30, 2026

To save its manufacturing base, Europe needs to look east

By Charles Lichfield

Europe is counting on Central and Eastern Europe to power its manufacturing revival—but first, it needs to make sure Germany’s slowdown doesn’t drag the region down with it.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia
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