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Mar 14, 2016

Why the Congo matters

By Gérard Prunier

With a population of almost 80 million people and unparalleled natural resources, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (the DRC or the Congo) is a country of tremendous potential—but only that. One of the most violent places on earth, its people suffer from the brutality of armed groups and political instability. Now, President Joseph Kabila’s […]

Africa Corruption

EconoGraphics

Mar 14, 2016

A Tale of Two QE’s

By Alvaro Morales Salto Weis & TK Spandhla

On March 10, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced an expansion of its Quantitative Easing Program (QE), increasing the amount of government bonds it buys monthly from €60 billion to €80 billion. It also extended the range of assets it purchases to include investment grade non-bank corporate bonds. On top of that, the ECB lowered already negative deposit interest rates further down, to -0.4%, and its main interest rate to 0%. So, why have Central Banks embraced QE?

Economy & Business European Union

Event Recap

Mar 8, 2016

Finding Traction for TTIP: Perspectives on the US-UK Trade Relationship feat. UK Trade Minister Lord Francis Maude

By Future Europe Initiative

On March 8, the Atlantic Council hosted a private lunch discussion with UK Minister of State for Trade and Investment, the Rt. Hon. Lord Maude of Horsham. Lord Maude was accompanied by his appointed successor, Lord Price, who will take up the duties of trade minister in April.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Trade in Action

Mar 7, 2016

TTIP&TRADEinAction – March 7, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

On Wednesday, March 2, the Atlantic Council hosted European Commission Vice President Jyrki Katainen and former EC President José Manuel Barroso to discuss a road map for European growth.

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

New Atlanticist

Mar 7, 2016

Move Ahead with TTIP

By Andrea Montanino and E. Anthony Wayne

European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström and US Trade Representative Michael Froman will meet March 11 and again on March 18 to take stock of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations. If successful, TTIP will take the US-EU trade and investment relationship to new heights, create economic growth on both sides of the Atlantic, […]

Economy & Business European Union

Defense Industrialist

Mar 5, 2016

The defense economics of John McCain, Part 2

By James Hasik

How more of “Economics 101” would slowly restructure the US armed forces Senator John McCain has a penchant for what the late Phil Hartman of Saturday Night Live might have called Simple Caveman Economics. As I review the pronouncements from his perch at the Senate Armed Services Committee, McCain seems to hew markedly to four […]

Defense Industry Economy & Business

EconoGraphics

Mar 4, 2016

TTIP: Window of Opportunity is Closing

By Alvaro Morales Salto Weis & TK Spandhla

The 12th round of negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) concluded last week in Brussels on an optimistic tone. The Chief Negotiator for the EU announced significant advances in most negotiating areas, including on the Investor-State-Dispute Settlement (ISD), which had been frozen for months. His US counterpart expressed confidence in reaching an ambitious deal in the second half of the year, rejecting calls for a “TTIP lite”.

Economy & Business European Union

In the News

Mar 2, 2016

Bloomberg Features Katainen Address at EuroGrowth Initiative Launch

By Atlantic Council

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business European Union

Defense Industrialist

Feb 26, 2016

The defense economics of John McCain, part 1

By James Hasik

What if all development contracts were fixed-price? Senator John McCain, chairman of the Senate Armed Service Committee, is hopping mad about the bomber formerly known as the Long Range Strike Bomber. The B-21, as Air Force Secretary Deborah James named the LRS-B today, is to be developed by Northrop Grumman under a cost-plus-incentive-fee contract. McCain […]

Defense Industry Economy & Business

Trade in Action

Feb 26, 2016

TTIP&TRADEinAction – February 26, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

Photo Credit: @EU_TTIP_team US and EU Chief Negotiators Dan Mullaney and Ignacio Garcia Bercero shake hands to kick off the 12th round of negotiations this week in Brussels.   The 12th round of TTIP negotiations is in full swing, with several stakeholder meetings taking place today. If you want to know more about the issues covered […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

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