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N7 Initiative mentioned in Bahrain News Agency on the participation and support of Bahrain’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

Issue Brief Apr 28, 2025

Modernizing the tools of economic statecraft to meet the challenges of today

By Lesley Chavkin, Eitan Danon, Kimberly Donovan, Andrew Gallucci, and Caroline Hill

As the current administration revisits the functions and mechanics of government, near-term steps can be taken, under existing statutory authorities, to modernize how the United States uses its economic strength to combat national security threats and promote American interests.
Economy & Business Financial Crimes & Illicit Trade
N7 Initiative mentioned in Bahrain News Agency on the participation and support of Bahrain’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

Fast Thinking Apr 22, 2025

Is the global economy headed for a reset, recession, or both?

By Atlantic Council

The International Monetary Fund has just released its latest World Economic Outlook. Atlantic Council experts dig into the details.
Economy & Business International Financial Institutions
N7 Initiative mentioned in Bahrain News Agency on the participation and support of Bahrain’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

Fast Thinking Apr 10, 2025

What to expect as Trump’s trade war zeroes in on China

By Atlantic Council

On April 9, US President Donald Trump announced that he would suspend many of his “liberation day” import tariffs—but he raised the tariff on China to 145 percent.
China Economy & Business
N7 Initiative mentioned in Bahrain News Agency on the participation and support of Bahrain’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

New Atlanticist Apr 7, 2025

The IMF is a good deal for the US. Here’s how Trump can help make it even more effective.

By Elizabeth Shortino

The institution provides the United States a significant source of economic leverage, helps prevent financial crises, and serves as a counterweight to China’s influence.
Economy & Business International Financial Institutions
N7 Initiative mentioned in Bahrain News Agency on the participation and support of Bahrain’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

New Atlanticist Mar 31, 2025

Dispatch from Hong Kong: How the ‘geoeconomic city’ is weathering global headwinds

By Josh Lipsky, Ananya Kumar

From Chinese and US economic growth to stablecoin regulations, a recent visit to Hong Kong offered important insights for two Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center experts.
China Digital Currencies
N7 Initiative mentioned in Bahrain News Agency on the participation and support of Bahrain’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

EconoGraphics Apr 17, 2025

Russia Sanctions Database: November 2024

By Kimberly Donovan, Maia Nikoladze

The Atlantic Council’s Russia Sanctions Database tracks the restrictive economic measures Western allies have placed on Russia and evaluates whether these measures are successful in achieving the stated objectives.
China East Asia

In-Depth Research

In the News Nov 15, 2024

Avoiding Entanglement: G20 Responses in a Taiwan Crisis report cited by the Wall Street Journal on how China would respond to trade restrictions from the West

Read the full article here
Brazil China
N7 Initiative mentioned in Bahrain News Agency on the participation and support of Bahrain’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

Report Oct 22, 2024

The economic and social costs of the war in Gaza

By Perrihan Al-Riffai

After a year of war, Israel, the Palestinian territories, and neighboring countries need a permanent ceasefire. But with development gains erased, billions of dollars in infrastructure damaged, and skyrocketing unemployment, the Middle East also urgently needs a solid reconstruction plan.
Conflict Israel
N7 Initiative mentioned in Bahrain News Agency on the participation and support of Bahrain’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

Report Oct 9, 2024

End of the line: The cost of faltering reforms

By Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center and Rhodium Group

The China Pathfinder project examines whether China’s economy is converging or diverging with the world’s leading open market economies.
China Digital Policy
N7 Initiative mentioned in Bahrain News Agency on the participation and support of Bahrain’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

Issue Brief Sep 20, 2024

Toward a financial inclusion agenda for the global majority

By Nicole Goldin

Policymakers, investors, and innovators must advance a new financial inclusion agenda designed for the global majority.
Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform
N7 Initiative mentioned in Bahrain News Agency on the participation and support of Bahrain’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

Report Sep 9, 2024

Sharing the post carbon economy means building a resilient EV supply chain

By Sarah Bauerle Danzman

In this report Sarah Bauerle Danzman advances the policy discussion by compiling trade, investment, and EV industrial policy data across the G20, and offers six recommendations to the G20 to build a resilient EV supply chain.
Brazil China
N7 Initiative mentioned in Bahrain News Agency on the participation and support of Bahrain’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

Report Jun 7, 2024

Reconstructing Ukraine at war: The journey to prosperity starts now

By John E. Herbst, Olga Khakova, Charles Lichfield

Rebuilding the Ukrainian economy after Russia’s full-scale invasion will be a monumental task. Reconstruction can’t wait for peace and must be a well-coordinated, inclusive process.
Economy & Business Energy & Environment

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New Atlanticist

Jun 3, 2025

For dollar-backed stablecoins to be truly stable, the US needs to set international standards

By Josh Lipsky

The current patchwork of regulations around the globe creates more confusion, more friction in payments, and ultimately higher costs for consumers.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

Sinographs

Jun 2, 2025

Hong Kong highlights China’s policy of decoupling from US financial markets

By Jeremy Mark

The political benefits of an international financial center with Chinese characteristics will outweigh the pain that decoupling inflicts on China’s private sector.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jun 2, 2025

A tax on remittances could hurt US households—and national security

By Ananya Kumar

US policymakers should both protect and promote legal remittance channels to ensure that these funds can flow safely and efficiently.

Civil Society Economy & Business
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Content

In the News

Aug 4, 2023

N7 Initiative mentioned in Bahrain News Agency on the participation and support of Bahrain’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 4, 2023

Lipsky quoted by Bloomberg on US wholesale CBDC development

Read the full piece here.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

UkraineAlert

Aug 3, 2023

Agricultural obstacles may complicate Ukraine’s path toward EU membership

By Aleksander Cwalina, Benton Coblentz

Ukraine continues to pursue EU integration even as the country defends itself against Russian invasion, but there are signs that some EU member states are not yet ready to integrate Ukraine's powerful agricultural sector.

Civil Society Conflict
Members of security services investigate a damaged office building in the Moscow City following a reported Ukrainian drone attack in Moscow Russia, August 1, 2023. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina

New Atlanticist

Aug 3, 2023

Russian War Report: Drones target central Moscow skyscrapers

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

Drone strikes hit central Moscow this week killing none but damaging a skyscraper. Meanwhile, TGStat has restricted access to a Telegram channel that tracks Russian casualties.

Belarus Conflict

In the News

Aug 3, 2023

N7 Initiative mentioned in Barlaman Today on Moroccan participation at the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

By Atlantic Council

International Norms Middle East

In the News

Aug 3, 2023

N7 Initiative mentioned in News of Bahrain on Bahraini participation at the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

By Atlantic Council

International Norms Middle East

In the News

Aug 3, 2023

CBDC tracker cited by Bloomberg on number of countries exploring CBDCs

Read the full article here.

China Digital Currencies

In the News

Aug 3, 2023

N7 Initiative mentioned in Al Ayam on the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

By Atlantic Council

International Norms Middle East

Econographics

Aug 3, 2023

Southern Europe is the continent’s new economic growth engine

By Sophia Busch and Phillip Meng

The Eurozone returned to growth in the second quarter of 2023. Yet this modest success story has not applied to everyone. Southern Europe’s major economies are driving European economic growth, thanks to roaring tourism and demand for services and luxury goods.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Blog Post

Aug 3, 2023

State of the Order: Assessing July 2023

The State of the Order breaks down the month's most important events impacting the democratic world order.

China Economy & Business
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Experts

Fellow

Mark Mowrey

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Atlantic Council in Turkey

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Aminata Niang

Visiting Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Africa Future of Work

European Leadership Accelerator Participant

Martin-Sebastian Abel

Co-Founder & Managing Director, TransitionPlan

Millennium Leadership Program

Central Europe Economy & Business

Fellow

Christopher Aw

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Economy & Business Intelligence

Fellow

Amir Hayek

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic English

Staff

Ryan Pan

Project Assistant

GeoTech Center

Artificial Intelligence Chinese
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Events

Online Event Tue, June 10, 2025 • 9:30 am ET

Marine energy: Harnessing the power of the Atlantic
Africa Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance Renewables & Advanced Energy
Online Event Thu, June 12, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

Why the UN’s Internet Governance Forum still matters twenty years on
Digital Policy Internet Internet of Things Technology & Innovation
Public Event Thu, June 12, 2025 • 9:30 am ET

Beyond critical minerals: Capitalizing on the DRC’s vast opportunities
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Economy & Business Energy & Environment
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