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New Atlanticist

Jan 22, 2016

A Roadmap for Europe

By Ashish Kumar Sen

White paper examines challenges facing Europe Union and the consequences of success and failure in dealing with them The European Union’s unity is being tested in some significant ways. Chief among these challenges are the United Kingdom’s potential exit—a “Brexit”—from the EU, mediocre long-term economic prospects, an influx of migrants that is the largest movement […]

Economy & Business European Union

EconoGraphics

Jan 21, 2016

Feeling the Oil Crunch

By Global Business and Economics

Oil prices have fallen to their lowest since 2003, sitting under $30 a barrel in recent days. Declining expectations of global growth plus the addition of post-sanction Iranian supply don’t spell a substantial price recovery in the immediate future. Under this new market realities, oil-exporting countries come in different form to weather the storm.

Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

Trade in Action

Jan 21, 2016

TTIP&TRADEinAction – January 21, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

The World Economic Forum is currently gathering in Davos, Switzerland.  The Forum started on January 20 and will conclude on January 23.  (World Economic Forum)

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

MENASource

Jan 21, 2016

How Might the FED’s Policy Affect the Middle East?

By M. Hande Akmehmet

The US Federal Reserve (FED) announced its most anticipated policy change in December 2015: the long-awaited modest increase in short-term interest rates, which formally marked the beginning of a “Strong Dollar” period in the global economy. Coupled with the upcoming rate hikes in 2016, this policy will not only impact the US economy, but will […]

Economy & Business International Organizations

EconoGraphics

Jan 15, 2016

Road to Pension Sustainability

By Global Business and Economics

As Greece entered in 2016, the first review of the bailout agreed in August 2015 is not completed yet. Creditors and the Greek Government are meeting next week to discuss a plan for major reforms of the pension system. The goal is to assure the long-term sustainability of the Greek public finances, with proposed cost-saving measures targeting 1 percent of its GDP.

Economy & Business European Union

Trade in Action

Jan 14, 2016

TTIP&TRADEinAction – January 14, 2016

By Global Business & Economics Program

German Chancellor Angela Merkel gave her support for TTIP on her weekly podcast on Saturday, January 10. (The Federal Chancellor) Make your tax-deductable donation to support TTIP&TRADEinAction Donate Now President Obama Talks TPP in his Final State of the Union Address: “… we forged a Trans-Pacific Partnership to open markets, and protect workers and the […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Jan 12, 2016

Huntsman on China’s Economic Transition

By Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

Atlantic Council Chairman Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. joins Fox Business to discuss China’s rapid economic transition and how it will affect the Chinese economy in the long term:

China Economy & Business

Event Recap

Jan 11, 2016

Issue Brief Launch: Nigeria’s Oil Revenue Crunch

By Africa Center

On Monday, January 11, the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center and Africa Center launched a new issue brief, “Nigeria’s Oil Revenue Crunch,” authored by Aaron Sayne and Arica Center Senior Fellow Aubrey Hruby, in a roundtable discussion at the Atlantic Council.

Economy & Business Nigeria

Issue Brief

Jan 11, 2016

Nigeria’s oil revenue crunch

By Aaron Sayne and Aubrey Hruby

As oil prices fall to their lowest in decades, Nigeria's oil revenue has plummeted nearly $2 billion since the start of 2014. What is the impact of falling oil prices and increased competition on the economy and stability in Nigeria?

Africa Corruption

Trade in Action

Jan 7, 2016

TTIP&TRADEinAction Wishes You a Happy New Year

By Global Business & Economics Program

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands met EP President Martin Schulz during a visit to Brussels . The Monarch also visited the Council as part of his country taking over the presidency of the European Council on  1 January 2016. (European Parliament) Make your tax-deductable to support TTIP&TRADEinAction.  Donate Now Did you know? Every six months a different […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

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