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Jul 3, 2025

What to expect from Iran’s approach to Africa after its war with Israel

By Rama Yade

The fallout from the war could seriously hamper Iran's growing influence in the short term. But depending on how the regime reacts, it could be a different story over the long run.

Africa Economy & Business

Inflection Points

Jul 3, 2025

An Independence Day warning about the US dollar

By Frederick Kempe

Long the cornerstone of global finance, the US dollar is being diminished in ways that are both cumulative and new.

Economy & Business Macroeconomics

New Atlanticist

Jul 1, 2025

The US must enforce sanctions to prevent Iran from rebuilding its nuclear program

By Kimberly Donovan

To ensure that Tehran cannot get its hands on the financial resources it would need to rebuild its nuclear program, Iran sanctions enforcement should start with China.

Economic Sanctions Iran
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Infographic

Jul 1, 2025

Americas economies in depth: Five years into the USMCA, US trade shifts closer to home

By the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

With the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) marking its five-year anniversary, has the agreement made US trade more secure? This infographic breaks down how US trade patterns have evolved under the agreement—highlighting where progress has been made, which sectors are driving change, and what’s at stake ahead of the 2026 scheduled review.

Americas Economy & Business

Fast Thinking

Jul 1, 2025

What to expect as Trump’s tariff deadline looms

By Atlantic Council

What will the Trump administration do when the ninety-day pause on its “reciprocal” tariffs expires on July 9?

China European Union

In the News

Jul 1, 2025

Lipsky quoted in Politico on the need for Congress to strengthen Powell and the likelihood of volatility in the near term

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Economy & Business United States and Canada

In the News

Jul 1, 2025

Tannebaum quoted in Bloomberg on the policy of allowing China to purchase Iranian oil

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 1, 2025

CBDC Tracker cited in a National Bank of Kazakhstan report on digital tenge issuance

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Central Asia Digital Currencies

In the News

Jul 1, 2025

CBDC Tracker cited in Bank of Colombia’s CBDC report

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Colombia Digital Currencies

Atlantic Debrief

Jun 30, 2025

#AtlanticDebrief – What’s on the EU’s geopolitical agenda? | A debrief from Roderick Kefferpütz

Jörn Fleck sits down with Roderick Kefferpütz to discuss the recent EUCO summit and what's next for the EU's geopolitical agenda.

Economy & Business European Union

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