Programs

At the intersection of economics, finance, and foreign policy, the GeoEconomics Center is a translation hub with the goal of helping shape a better global economic future.

Featured Analysis

In-Depth Research

Read the latest from the GeoEconomics Center

Content

Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg, Oct. 9, 2014

NATOSource

Mar 9, 2015

Damon Wilson Makes the Case for Restoring Deterrence in Europe

By Damon Wilson, Atlantic Council

If we fail to stop Putin in Ukraine, we will face a series of conflicts and crises in the months and years to come.

Economy & Business NATO

Event Recap

Mar 6, 2015

TTIP: Opportunities for Agriculture

By Global Business and Economics

On March 3, 2015, the Global Business and Economics Program hosted a small off-the-record breakfast roundtable to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the agriculture sector from the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Attendees included leading policymakers from both sides of the Atlantic, industry representatives, and civil society actors. Paolo De Castro, a Member […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
US Capitol, May 4, 2004

NATOSource

Mar 5, 2015

Why the New US Congress Matters to Europe

By Robbie Gramer

Since the new, Republican-led Congress took office a few weeks ago, transatlantic policymakers should anticipate changes in Washington’s foreign policy atmosphere.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment
Mike Conaway

Trade in Action

Mar 4, 2015

TTIP Action | March 3

By Global Business & Economics Program

Speeches & Official Announcements Trade Pacts Will Strengthen Our National Security “Trade agreements will strengthen our national security because they demonstrate our commitment, support US values, and rebuild our credibility” The Committee on Ways and Means published an argument for why strengthening US trade ties would benefit national security and enhance American leadership. The more […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

EconoGraphics

Mar 3, 2015

Who Will Collapse First?

By Global Business & Economics

Both the Ukrainian and Russian economies are suffering from recent events. While weak domestic institutions and a fight with insurgents in the country's East plague Ukraine, sanctions and low prices for oil and gas are hurting the Russian economy.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia
16634492802 0c94c1fa19 z

Trade in Action

Feb 26, 2015

TTIP Action | February 26

By Global Business & Economics Program

Speeches & Official Announcements Standing Up for Workers: Promoting Labor Rights through Trade “With TPP and T-TIP, we have a real opportunity to lock in the gains we have made in recent years to protect workers’ rights, improve working conditions, shape globalization and level the global playing field for American workers.” The US Department of […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
Malmstrom Gabriel

Trade in Action

Feb 26, 2015

TTIP Action | February 24

By Global Business & Economics Program

Commissioner Malmström meets with German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel during a SPD Conference on TTIP in Berlin. Speeches & Official Announcements Letter from Cecilia Malmström to British Minister of State for Trade and Investment “There is no need to fear either for the NHS as it stands today or for changes to the NHS in […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

In the News

Feb 21, 2015

Burwell on TTIP

By Frances Burwell

Croatian newspaper tportal.hr quotes VP and Director of the Transatlantic Relations Program Frances Burwell on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Read the full article here.

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Trade in Action

Feb 20, 2015

TTIP and the Narcissism of Small Differences

By Global Business & Economics Program

One of the most frequent refrains by critics of the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership is that the US and Europe already enjoy close economic and political ties — what need is there for a signed and ratified treaty? As Dr. Dan Hamilton, Executive Director of John Hopkins’ Center for Transatlantic Relations, stated during Georgetown […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
Ryan Singapore

Trade in Action

Feb 19, 2015

TTIP Action | February 19

By Global Business & Economics Program

Speeches & Official Announcements TTIP: Subsidiarity and Other Shared Transatlantic Principles, by Cecilia Malmström “You can rest assured that TTIP will not limit our ability to regulate or provide public services the way we want. […] TTIP won’t undermine our ability to help and protect the people we represent, it will strengthen it.” Addressing the […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Experts

Events