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Jan 14, 2026

China’s latest naval moves in the Western Hemisphere put Brazil in the diplomatic spotlight

By Thayz Guimarães

The coincidence of US and Chinese maritime visits this month highlights how Brazil is becoming a reluctant arena for competition between Washington and Beijing.

Brazil
Economy & Business

Dispatches

Jan 14, 2026

How the IMF can help Venezuela stabilize its economy

By Martin Mühleisen

The institution can bring financing and technical assistance to a Venezuelan debt restructuring—and in a way the prevents preferential treatment to Chinese creditors.

Economy & Business
International Financial Institutions

Report

Jan 14, 2026

A three-billion-person challenge: The rising global market for financial leaders

By Ruth Goodwin-Groen

Financial-sector policymakers and financial service providers are facing both a real challenge and unique opportunity to drive economic inclusion for about three billion people and spur growth toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Africa
Digital Currencies

Report

Jan 14, 2026

Digital sovereignty: Europe’s declaration of independence?

By Frances Burwell, Kenneth Propp

In Brussels, "digital sovereignty" may be the new "strategic autonomy": a push for Europe to go its own way and depend less on the United States. As US tech companies and EU regulators clash, catch up on a policy debate with consequences playing out online and in the halls of power.

Digital Policy
Economy & Business

Issue Brief

Jan 14, 2026

Transatlantic cooperation on protecting minors online

By Michèle Ledger

There is widespread agreement among US and EU officials on the need to protect children online. US-EU dialogue on areas of commonality could facilitate a more efficient rollout of services and technologies to protect users.

Digital Policy
European Union

Dispatches

Jan 13, 2026

Five trends to watch in the global economy in 2026

By Josh Lipsky, Sophia Busch

In 2025, markets tried to see past the immediate news of economic shocks. That paid off; but 2026 may look very different.

China
Economy & Business

Dispatches

Jan 13, 2026

To unlock growth, Argentina should reduce its export taxes

By Ignacio Albe, Achilles Tsirgis

Failing to reduce these taxes further could cost Argentina a sizable share of its export potential and stifle its economic growth.

Argentina
Economy & Business

Fast Thinking

Jan 12, 2026

How will the Trump-Powell clash shake the global economy? 

By Josh Lipsky

The US Justice Department is undertaking a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Our chair of international economics explains how this could impact US and global markets.

Dollar Dominance
Economy & Business

Dispatches

Jan 9, 2026

The EU and Mercosur are creating one of the world’s largest free trade areas. What’s next?

By Atlantic Council experts

After twenty five years of negotiations, the free trade deal between European and Latin American countries is moving forward—but with some caveats.

Economy & Business
European Union

Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Jan 9, 2026

Singapore must shift from state-led expansion to productivity-led growth

By Linda Y.C. Lim

Singapore’s GDP has tripled since the 1990s. Now the city-state needs a new social compact that matches its high-income status. Creating space for productivity, entrepreneurship, and open debate will decide whether Singapore’s prosperity benefits more Singaporeans—or becomes increasingly fragile.

Economy & Business
Freedom and Prosperity

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