Timely commentary and analysis

Should Beijing be pushed to let the renminbi rise?

By the GeoEconomics Center

Can currency diplomacy address the global imbalances that have featured on both the Group of 7 and Group of Twenty agendas this year? And can the US and the EU finally align their strategies to tackle China's overcapacity? Brad Setser of the Council on Foreign Relations and Sander Tordoir of the Centre for European Reform join Jessie and Charles in Bangkok, Thailand, to discuss China's trade surplus, the limits of currency policy, and who bears the cost of closing global imbalances.

Formula 1 CEO on AI, geopolitics, and leadership

By Frederick Kempe

Formula 1 (F1) President and CEO Stefano Domenicali discusses the forces shaping the future of F1, from the growing influence of artificial intelligence to the geopolitical challenges of racing around the world. He also reflects on his journey to the top of F1 the leadership lessons he’s learned along the way, and the power of sports to bring people together.

Full transcript: French Finance Minister Roland Lescure on bond market pressure, upcoming elections, and more

Lescure appeared at the Atlantic Council studio at the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand.

ECB President Christine Lagarde on the digital euro and Europe’s financial future

By the GeoEconomics Center

As Europe moves closer to a digital euro, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde discusses the future of Europe’s currency and the importance of payment sovereignty. Speaking with Josh Lipsky at the 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Lagarde also weighs in on inflation, economic growth, and the ECB’s monetary policy outlook.

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman on rates, regulation, and AI

By the Atlantic Council

What’s next for interest rates after the Fed’s September hike? Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman says there’s no urgent need for further action.

Survey results: How Iraqis view al-Zaidi’s government, 100 days in

By Munqith Dagher

During the first hundred days of the al-Zaidi government, the Independent Institute for Administration and Civil Society Studies (IIACSS) surveyed Iraqis nationwide, and the data offer valuable insights into how Iraqis assess the new administration at this early stage.

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla on AI and the future of medicine

By Frederick Kempe

Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla joined Frederick Kempe to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming the healthcare industry.

President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on Syria’s next chapter

By the Atlantic Council

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa joins the Atlantic Council to discuss Syria’s future and his government’s priorities for reconstruction, economic recovery, and institutional reform.