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New Atlanticist

Jul 27, 2016

Upcoming Elections Spotlight South Africa’s Worsening Economic Crisis

By Chloë McGrath

South Africa’s upcoming municipal elections on August 3 have brought the country’s economic crisis to the forefront of public discussion. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) party will be striving to maintain its political foothold against the Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party as the country continues to deal with a protracted […]

Economy & Business Elections

Defense Industrialist

Jul 24, 2016

Starting with the answer in procurement

By James Hasik

The USAF’s plans for new close support aircraft show an unusual willingness to move out quickly. Earlier this week, the Atlantic Council and other institutions around Washington were briefed on how the Air Force plans a two-phased approach to the recapitalization of its close air support (CAS) fleet. In the next two years, the USAF […]

Defense Industry Economy & Business

Bremain vs Brexit

Jul 22, 2016

EU Source: TTIP talks, post-Brexit trade policy have a ways to go

By Future Europe Initiative

THIS WEEK’S KEY TAKE-AWAYS Large differences still an obstacle for TTIP as Kerry promises Euro tour EU regulator recommends Single Market access for US hedge funds French government under pressure after deadly attack in Nice

Economy & Business European Union

Trade in Action

Jul 20, 2016

TTIP&TRADE in Action – July 20, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

Photo Credit: Lieven Creemers Ignacio Garcia Bercero, Dan Mullaney, Chief EU and Chief US negotiators for TTIP, speak to stakeholders on July 13th during the 14th round of TTIP negotiations. Event: Go for Growth- Europe! Do you want to take stock of the economic developments in Europe before the summer break? The Atlantic Council’s EuroGrowth Initiative invites you to join our […]

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Jul 15, 2016

Nigeria’s Optimists

By Kelsey Lilley

The International Republican Institute’s (IRI) Nigeria Country Director Sentell Barnes likes to describe Nigeria as a house. “When you see it from the outside, maybe it looks like it’s falling in. But when you see it from the inside, there are things in place where the country is preventing itself…from going off the edge,” said […]

Economy & Business Nigeria

Bremain vs Brexit

Jul 15, 2016

EU Source: UK Government Shakeup as Theresa May Takes Over

By Future Europe Initiative

THIS WEEK’S KEY TAKE-AWAYS Theresa May begins PM role with surprising cabinet decisions Privacy Shield deal approved, US companies can sign on Aug. 1 EU Commission strikes at Google with new antitrust charges

China Economy & Business

Trade in Action

Jul 13, 2016

TTIP&TRADE in Action – July 13, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

Photo Credit: @jyrkikatainenEuropean Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, Vice President Federica Mogherini, European Council President Donald Tusk, Vice President for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness, Jyrki Katainen, and the Commissioner for Trade, Cecilia Malmström, represented the European Union at the 18th bilateral Summit between the European Union and China in Beijing from July 12 to 13. More info here. 

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

EconoGraphics

Jul 12, 2016

Taking Stock of European Banks: Improvements Amid Challenges

By Nathaniel Rome

Since the British referendum, Europe’s banking sector has come under renewed scrutiny from financial markets as well as European Union officials and finance ministers. A primary focus is on Italy - which has accumulated $400 billion in gross bad loans - and the EU-Italy talks about how to recapitalize the weak Italian banks.

Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Jul 12, 2016

Huntsman in The National Interest: The Trans-Pacific Partnership: Vital to America’s Economic Interests

By John Huntsman

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China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jul 6, 2016

Economic Growth Seen as “Path to Power” in Brazil, But Will Politics Let It Happen?

By Meghan Rowley

Amid political uncertainty and a deepening recession, economic growth is seen as the “key” to reform and prosperity in Brazil. “If we fail economic growth, all the other scenarios would be a disaster,” said Ricardo Sennes, a nonresident senior Brazil fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center. “Not just disaster in the […]

Brazil Economy & Business

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