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Jul 29, 2021

CBDC Tracker, Lipsky, and Friedlander featured in Cheddar News

By The GeoEconomics Center

Read the full article here. Explore the CBDC tracker here.

Digital Currencies United States and Canada

In the News

Jul 29, 2021

Hasik in Defense and Aerospace Report Daily on the security of defense trade with allies

Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow James Hasik appears on the Defense and Aerospace Report Daily Podcast.

Defense Technologies National Security

Issue Brief

Jul 29, 2021

Xi Jinping’s politics in command economy

By Dexter Tiff Roberts

This issue brief examines the key role of Xi Jinping and the CCP in the development of a new strategy for state capitalism in modern China.

China East Asia

In the News

Jul 29, 2021

Mark quoted in Wired on China’s regulation of technology companies

By Jeremy Mark

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China Economy & Business

GeoTech Cues

Jul 28, 2021

How tech can rebuild public trust in government

By Borja Prado

Public fear and mistrust in government have only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially given its disproportionate impacts on poorer communities. Greater government transparency and trust-inspired communication, as well as education for the greater public good are part of the solution. We must also leverage technology for human priorities, by better enabling citizens and allowing for greater participation.

Digital Policy Political Reform

In the News

Jul 28, 2021

CBDC Tracker cited in Emerging Tech Brew

By The GeoEconomics Center

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Digital Currencies United States and Canada

In the News

Jul 28, 2021

Friedlander’s House Financial Services testimony on CBDCs quoted in Quartz

By Julia Friedlander

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 28, 2021

Mark interviewed in the China Business Review podcast about the digital yuan

By Jeremy Mark

Listen to the podcast here.

China Digital Currencies

Issue Brief

Jul 28, 2021

The security of defense trade with allies: Enhancing contact, contracts, and control in supply chains

By James Hasik

The COVID-19 pandemic and a wave of "Buy American" policies have cast doubt on the ability of foreign suppliers to provide crucial defense goods and services to the US Department of Defense in times of crisis or conflict. Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow James Hasik recommends the expansion of security of supply agreements (among other measures) to fully leverage the defense-industrial bases of US allies and partners and best support US security priorities.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

UkraineAlert

Jul 27, 2021

More backsliding in Kyiv

By Andrew D’Anieri

President Zelenskyy's exemption of infrastructure projects from standard tender procedures and oversight is a setback for reform. Yet the move has sparked necessary conversations on how to improve public procurement in Ukraine.

Corruption Economy & Business

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