Week of November 28, 2021

Experts from the Eurasia Center convene to discuss what the US and Europe can do to deter Putin from another military invasion of Ukraine. The GeoEconomics Center launches its new Economic Statecraft Initiative, highlighting the global shifts in economic statecraft due to the rise of China. Finally, the Africa Center hosts a panel giving its first readout on the outcomes of the 2021 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. Links to full events below.

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Online Event Thu, December 2, 2021 • 9:00 am ET

Will Russia invade Ukraine again?

Moscow’s menacing military maneuvers have sparked concern that Russia may be preparing to invade Ukraine again. What can the US and Europe do to deter Putin from another military invasion of Ukraine?

Conflict Eastern Europe NATO Russia

Online Event Wed, December 1, 2021 • 9:00 am ET

Launching Economic Statecraft

The GeoEconomics Center launches the Economic Statecraft Initiative which will leverage deep sectoral expertise in sanctions, trade, investment, and finance to examine how America and its partners navigate policies based less on strategies than fine print, and how governments can work arm-in-arm with the private sector.

China Economic Sanctions Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Online Event Tue, November 30, 2021 • 1:30 pm ET

High level readout on FOCAC 2021: Expert view on the evolution of the Chinese commercial footprint in African markets

Join us for the first readout of the 2021 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and the evolution of Chinese commercial engagement with African nations. This event is timed to coincide with the close of FOCAC in Dakar, Senegal. Participants in the discussion will include US and African policy-makers, global business, civil society and media leaders.

Africa China Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy

The Eurasia Center’s mission is to enhance transatlantic cooperation in promoting stability, democratic values and prosperity in Eurasia, from Eastern Europe and Turkey in the West to the Caucasus, Russia and Central Asia in the East.

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The Africa Center works to promote dynamic geopolitical partnerships with African states and to redirect US and European policy priorities toward strengthening security and bolstering economic growth and prosperity on the continent.

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