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Featured Analysis

#AtlanticDebrief – What is the state of transatlantic trade & tech? | A Debrief from Tyson Barker and Ken Propp

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 Regulation
#AtlanticDebrief – What is the state of transatlantic trade & tech? | A Debrief from Tyson Barker and Ken Propp

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
#AtlanticDebrief – What is the state of transatlantic trade & tech? | A Debrief from Tyson Barker and Ken Propp

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
#AtlanticDebrief – What is the state of transatlantic trade & tech? | A Debrief from Tyson Barker and Ken Propp

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
#AtlanticDebrief – What is the state of transatlantic trade & tech? | A Debrief from Tyson Barker and Ken Propp

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
#AtlanticDebrief – What is the state of transatlantic trade & tech? | A Debrief from Tyson Barker and Ken Propp

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
#AtlanticDebrief – What is the state of transatlantic trade & tech? | A Debrief from Tyson Barker and Ken Propp

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
#AtlanticDebrief – What is the state of transatlantic trade & tech? | A Debrief from Tyson Barker and Ken Propp

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
#AtlanticDebrief – What is the state of transatlantic trade & tech? | A Debrief from Tyson Barker and Ken Propp

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
#AtlanticDebrief – What is the state of transatlantic trade & tech? | A Debrief from Tyson Barker and Ken Propp

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
#AtlanticDebrief – What is the state of transatlantic trade & tech? | A Debrief from Tyson Barker and Ken Propp

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

May 13, 2025

Experts react: Trump just announced the removal of all US sanctions on Syria. What’s next? 

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts provide their insights on how the removal of US sanctions on Syria would affect the country and the wider region.

Civil Society Economic Sanctions

EconoGraphics

May 13, 2025

Basel III endgame: The specter of global regulatory fragmentation

By Hung Tran

Diverging timelines for Basel III implementation are fragmenting global financial regulation. As major economies delay or dilute reforms, coordinated oversight erodes—posing renewed risks to international financial stability.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

Experts react

May 12, 2025

Experts react: The US and China just agreed to dramatically reduce tariffs on each other, for now. What’s next? 

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts explain what the ninety-day reduction in US-China tariffs means for Washington, Beijing, and the global trading system.

China Economy & Business
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Atlantic Debrief

Nov 22, 2022

#AtlanticDebrief – What is the state of transatlantic trade & tech? | A Debrief from Tyson Barker and Ken Propp

Europe Center Senior Director Jörn Fleck speaks with Tyson Barker and Kenneth Propp on the upcoming meeting of the US-EU Trade and Technology Council, European digital sovereignty, and more.

Digital Policy Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 22, 2022

Ness in Centre for European Perspective’s “Strategic partnership for a secure and digital Europe” report: Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full?

Europe Center nonresident senior fellow Susan Ness authored a section of the report Strategic partnership for a secure and digital Europe Forging a digitally advanced future with deepened transatlantic cooperation organized by the Centre for European Perspective, assessing the role of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council in aligning transatlantic democracies. The war in Ukraine […]

Digital Policy Economy & Business

China-MENA Podcast

Nov 22, 2022

China-Israel Relations

By Atlantic Council

Assaf Orion joins us to discuss the complex Sino-Israeli relationship, Israel’s perspective on China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the Chinese-operated port of Haifa in Northern Israel, China’s meddling in Israeli domestic affairs and its role in the Israel-Palestine question, and Israel’s perspective on China's grand strategy on MENA.

China East Asia

In the News

Nov 18, 2022

Charai in The Hill: Democracy is proving its biggest doubters wrong

By Ahmed Charai

Israel and America held elections barely a week apart, with very different ideological outcomes, but with the same message: Even in fractured societies, where majorities are hard to gather and harder still to hold together, democracy works. Doubters and critics have thrown shade on democracy for centuries. Yet, these two elections in two different lands show that […]

Americas Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 18, 2022

Nikoladze and Lichfield interviewed on CNBC India on the impact of Western sanctions on the global economy

Watch the interview here.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 18, 2022

Graham cited in Inventiva on stagnating Chinese economic growth

Read the full article here.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 18, 2022

Graham interviewed for the CNA938 World Report on the G20 and US-China relations

Read the full article here.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 18, 2022

Graham cited in RHA Ajans on decreasing global demand for Chinese exports

Read the full article here.

China Economy & Business

SouthAsiaSource

Nov 17, 2022

Fireside chat with Distinguished Fellow Shuja Nawaz and Ghias Khan, President and CEO of the Engro Corporation

By Shuja Nawaz & Ghias Khan

A fireside chat with Shuja Nawaz and Ghias Khan as part of the Atlantic Council's 2022 Conference on the Future of the US-Pakistan Relationship.

Economy & Business Pakistan

New Atlanticist

Nov 17, 2022

How to prevent the next FTX

By JP Schnapper-Casteras

There are steps that policymakers and the industry can take now to build transparency and trust—thereby protecting consumers and avoiding a repeat of this disaster.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy
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Experts

Fellow

Jeppe Kofod

Distinguished Fellow

Global Energy Center

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

Fellow

Mahnaz Khan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoTech Center

Geopolitics & Energy Security National Security

Fellow

Brenda Estefan

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Economy & Business Latin America

Fellow

Andrea Rigoni

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

Fellow

Elizabeth Shortino

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Inclusive Growth

Fellow

Amina Mohamed

Nonresident Senior Fellow, N7 Initiative

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Africa Economy & Business
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Events

Online Event Thu, May 15, 2025 • 4:30 pm ET

Guatemala’s economic outlook: A conversation with Gabriela García-Quinn
Economy & Business Latin America Macroeconomics Northern Triangle
Public Event Fri, May 16, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

Critical minerals and the pathways to prosperity, peace, and security in the DRC
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy
Public Event Tue, May 20, 2025 • 11:30 am ET

Report launch: Confronting Russia’s cyber power
Cybersecurity Digital Policy Europe & Eurasia Infrastructure Protection
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