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Jul 23, 2021

A strategic framework for countering China’s human-rights violations in Xinjiang

By Jeffrey Cimmino

China is engaged in a systematic campaign of repression against predominantly Muslim ethnic minorities in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in northwest China, and its actions call for a coordinated response on the part of the United States and its allies.

China Economic Sanctions
Informaition Defense

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Jul 22, 2021

Information defense: Policy measures taken against foreign information manipulation

By Jean-Baptiste Jeangène Vilmer

A joint report from the Atlantic Council's Digital Forensic Research Lab and Europe Center on the policy measures government and private sector can take against foreign information manipulation.

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

Blog Post

Jul 22, 2021

China and Sub-Saharan Africa trade: A case of growing interdependence

By Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou

China’s total merchandise trade with Sub-Saharan Africa has increased by 1864% since 2001. Its increased presence in the region not only increases its access and influence, but also poses significant economic and security risks for the US and EU.

China East Africa

In the News

Jul 22, 2021

Friedlander quoted in Reuters on evasion of oil sanctions

By Julia Friedlander

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China Economic Sanctions

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Jul 22, 2021

CBDC tracker cited in InvestorPlace

By The GeoEconomics Center

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Digital Currencies United States and Canada

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Jul 22, 2021

CBDC tracker highlighted in Axios Markets newsletter

By The GeoEconomics Center

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Digital Currencies United States and Canada

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Jul 22, 2021

CBDC tracker featured in Yahoo News

By The GeoEconomics Center

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Digital Currencies United States and Canada

In the News

Jul 22, 2021

CBDC tracker highlighted in Axios

By The GeoEconomics Center

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Digital Currencies United States and Canada

SouthAsiaSource

Jul 22, 2021

A vision for a green recovery of the Chhattisgarh economy

By Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council's South Asia Center and Swaniti Initiative host a conversation with Indian Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, H.E. Shri Bhupesh Baghel on his vision for a green recovery of the Chhattisgarh economy and India more broadly in the post-pandemic period.

Climate Change & Climate Action Economy & Business

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Jul 22, 2021

Schuman in Bloomberg Opinion: How Biden can take on China with a better belt and road

By Atlantic Council

On July 22, 2021, Michael Schuman published a piece in Bloomberg Opinion detailing the necessary steps to make the G-7 infrastructure initiative an effective counter to the Belt and Road Initiative.

China Economy & Business

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