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Trade in Action

Mar 2, 2018

TRADE IN ACTION March 2, 2018

By Global Business & Economics Program

HEADLINESOn the EU side: Brexit negotiations resume between U.K. and EU officials on the thorny issue of the transition period.   

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Report

Mar 1, 2018

Impact of Sanctions on Russia’s Energy Sector

By Bud Coote

New US sanctions on Russia now being implemented by the administration were imposed in August 2017 and included additional sanctions on the energy sector—what is the the impact of US and European Union sanctions on Russia's energy sector, Moscow's strategy and actions to deal with energy-related sanctions, and some of the geopolitical and other implications of Russia's ability to cope with these sanctions?

Economic Sanctions Energy & Environment

EconoGraphics

Feb 26, 2018

Are Italians giving the establishment the boot?

By Alexatrini Tsiknia and Ole Moehr

Italians go to the polls on March 4th to elect a new government. Under a new electoral system, the outcome is uncertain. The Global Business and Economics program looks at some key economic indicators that could influence the election.

Economy & Business European Union

Trade in Action

Feb 23, 2018

TRADE IN ACTION February 23, 2018

By Global Business & Economics Program

HEADLINESGlobal: The final version of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) was released on Wednesday, signalling the pact was a step closer to reality even without involvement by the United States. 

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In-Depth Research & Reports

Feb 20, 2018

Power and influence in a globalized world

By Mathew Burrows

Power and Influence in a Globalized World outlines the strategic framework of the international system's capabilities and interactions amongst the global community.

Africa China

Trade in Action

Feb 16, 2018

TRADE IN ACTION February 16, 2018

By Global Business & Economics Program

HEADLINESAt the Munich Security Conference  IMF managing director Christine Lagarde elaborates on the ingredients of the global economy. Full interview here. Sweet: Steady and synchronized growth, driven by all engines: consumption, investment, trade. Employment. Sour: Financial vulnerabilities, inconsistent economic policies, government debt, geopolitical risks. Bitter Sweet: Increasing income and wealth inequality.More Key Quotes and Speeches and Remarks from the Munich Security Conference.

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Event Recap

Feb 14, 2018

Reforming the European Union: The Franco-German Tandem and the Future of Economic Governance

By Global Business & Economics Program

On Wednesday, February 14, 2018, the Atlantic Council's EuroGrowth Initiative hosted a breakfast discussion on the changing Franco-German attitudes towards European Union (EU) economic governance.

Economy & Business European Union

AfricaSource

Feb 14, 2018

The post Zuma economic bump will be brief

By Aubrey Hruby

Since Jacob Zuma took office in May 2009, South Africa’s economy has been a story of low-to-no growth, flagrant corruption, and extreme inequality. Indeed, his erratic policies have twice spiraled the economy into recession (in 2009 and 2017), resulting in significant slashes to the country’s credit rating and an overall downgrade of the country’s brand. […]

Africa Corruption

Issue Brief

Feb 13, 2018

Unlocking US-India trade

By Hon. Paula Stern

An agreement that focuses just on the technical sector minimizes the risks of a broader bilateral accord and opens the door for the geostrategic cooperation that India seeks.

India Trade and tariffs

Issue Brief

Feb 13, 2018

Unlocking US-India trade

By Hon. Paula Stern

The Trump administration’s vision of an Indo-Pacific where democracy and open seas can flourish, needs sharpening. India can aid in the optimization of this objective by using bilateral and sectoral lenses to find where the they can best cooperate in order to offset bellicose incursions in the region from aggressive foreign powers. An agreement that […]

India Trade and tariffs

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