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Grain market in Africa with sellers

Econographics

Feb 1, 2024

Why 2024 will be a big year for positive economic statecraft

By Nicole Goldin

As geopolitics cast a shadow on the global economy, leaders are looking to build resilience, advance inclusive growth, and promote stability and security. Three January events already showcase that these positive economic statecraft (PES) approaches are clearly in effect this year.

Fiscal and Structural Reform Inclusive Growth

MENASource

Feb 1, 2024

China doesn’t have as much leverage in the Middle East as one thinks—at least when it comes to Iran

By Jonathan Fulton

China is more likely to continue to be the regional actor it has been over the past decade—one that comes to the Middle East to trade and build, not lead. 

China Conflict

Econographics

Feb 1, 2024

Is China decelerating or recovering?

By Daniel Rosen

Rhodium Group predicts a modest recovery for China in 2024, a contrast to previous deceleration, contingent on Beijing's structural reforms and credible policy shifts.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Feb 1, 2024

The hard truth about Biden’s coming retaliation for the killing of US troops

By Kirsten Fontenrose

Most options fall short of achieving the objective of halting Iran-backed attacks on US personnel, friends, and interests. Expectations should be managed accordingly.

Conflict Iran

IranSource

Jan 31, 2024

To challenge the Islamic Republic’s propaganda agenda, the UN deputy high commissioner must delay her visit

By Rose Parris Richter

Civil society advocates aren’t pushing for non-engagement but for a strategic reassessment of the deputy high commissioner's visit's timing and scope.

Civil Society Human Rights

New Atlanticist

Jan 31, 2024

If the US and EU don’t set AI standards, China will first, say Gina Raimondo and Margrethe Vestager

By Katherine Golden

The standardization of technologies is already being dominated by nonmarket and Chinese players, the two officials warned at an AC Front Page event.

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

New Atlanticist

Jan 31, 2024

Italy’s G7 presidency can be a breakthrough for the ‘West’ and the ‘Rest’

By Paolo Messa, Karim Mezran

Rome is already working on revamping traditional power structures and fostering a new ethos—one that envisions new opportunities for partnership.

Economy & Business Geopolitics & Energy Security

UkraineAlert

Jan 30, 2024

Big Tech must listen to the concerns of Russia’s pro-democracy voices

By Joanna Nowakowska, Anna Kuznetsova, Marta Bilska

Big Tech companies offer a variety of opportunities for free expression in Putin's Russia, write Joanna Nowakowska, Anna Kuznetsova, and Marta Bilska.

Civil Society Conflict

New Atlanticist

Jan 29, 2024

Qatar’s prime minister sees progress on Israel-Hamas hostage negotiations—but warns regional tensions are ‘boiling up’

By Katherine Golden

At an AC Front Page event, Al-Thani discussed talks that took place in Paris over the weekend, which he said made “good progress” on mapping a way out of the conflict.

Conflict Crisis Management

Fast Thinking

Jan 28, 2024

Will the US retaliate against Iran after a deadly drone attack?

By Atlantic Council

Iran-backed militias just killed three US servicemembers in a drone attack in Jordan, and US President Joe Biden has promised to respond.

Conflict Iran
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Events

Public Event Wed, August 12, 2020 • 4:00 am UTC

Practical steps societies can take to pilot data trusts
Cybersecurity Digital Policy Education Resilience
Online Event Fri, March 4, 2022 • 12:00 am UTC

Sports Business Forum

The Sports Business Forum is a major part of the Africa Creative Industries Program led by the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center and co-organized with SEED project in partnership with the Agence Sénégalaise de promotion touristique (ASPT). Our goal is to bring investors to support the emergence of a local sports industry in Africa, providing optimism that African talent will no longer have to seek earnings abroad and keeping more added value within African markets.

Africa Economy & Business Future of Work Inclusive Growth
Online Event Thu, December 15, 2022 • 10:00 am UTC

Investing in Africa’s creative industries

The Africa Center highlights the transformative power of Africa's television, film, music, and fashion industries, which are driving trade and investment on the continent and reinforcing stronger ties between the global African diasporas.
Africa Economy & Business Future of Work Trade and tariffs
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