Econographics

Geoeconomic fragmentation is threatening the green energy transition

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou</span>

The energy transition depends on trade—and on China. Geoeconomic fragmentation could impact global climate targets.

CBDCs will further fragment the global economy—and could threaten the dollar

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Hung Tran</span>, <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Barbara C. Matthews</span>

Divergent regulatory and technological standards are evolving along geopolitical fault lines. Such an outcome would be costly.

The economic implications of a federal government shutdown

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Niels Graham</span>

For the third time this year, stalemate in Washington is again threatening the US economic outlook. If Congress is unable to agree on a funding bill by November 17, the federal government will be forced to halt most discretionary spending. Depending on its length and severity, this shutdown could rattle global bond markets, increase November […]

How digitalization can improve climate resilience in the Global South

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Camilla Valente and Saffiyah Coker</span>

Digitalization offers a novel opportunity to build climate resilience if properly supported by the Bretton Woods Institutions.

What to expect from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Niels Graham</span>

On November 15th US will host the Annual APEC Forum. There, the US is expected to make major announcements around its regional trade agreement, bilateral investment commitments, and a meeting with China's Xi Jinping.

Central bank digital currency evolution in 2023: From investigation to preparation

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Alisha Chhangani</span>

Explore CBDC evolution in 2023, including key developments from central banks and what is next for the digital euro.

Russia Sanctions Database: November 2023

Explore featured insight part of the November 2023 edition of Atlantic Council's Russia Sanctions Database.

Israel’s neighbors are in dire financial straits. Here’s what that could mean for the war in Gaza.

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Josh Lipsky</span>

While past flashpoints posed challenges for Israel’s neighbors, they did not have to contend with the risk of recession or worse at the same time. That means that economic statecraft by the United States and its partners could be particularly effective in navigating the current crisis.

The status of labor rights in US trade policy

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Uma Menon</span>

US trade policy can advance labor rights globally through stronger enforcement mechanisms and deeper multilateral collaboration with international organizations.

Global Sanctions Dashboard: How Iran evades sanctions and finances terrorist organizations like Hamas

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Kimberly Donovan, Maia Nikoladze, Ryan Murphy, and Yulia Bychkovska</span>

Iran’s financing of Hamas and other terrorist organizations; UAE’s role in facilitating Iran and Russia sanctions evasion; lifting of UN sanctions on Iran's ballistic missile program.