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May 13, 2025

Basel III endgame: The specter of global regulatory fragmentation

By Hung Tran

Diverging timelines for Basel III implementation are fragmenting global financial regulation. As major economies delay or dilute reforms, coordinated oversight erodes—posing renewed risks to international financial stability.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

Experts react

May 12, 2025

Experts react: The US and China just agreed to dramatically reduce tariffs on each other, for now. What’s next? 

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts explain what the ninety-day reduction in US-China tariffs means for Washington, Beijing, and the global trading system.

China Economy & Business

Econographics

May 12, 2025

Multilateralism under pressure: Takeaways from the 2025 IMF Spring Meetings

By Bart Piasecki

The 2025 IMF Spring Meetings unfolded against a backdrop of mounting geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation, and rising doubts about the future of multilateral cooperation. As global leaders gathered in Washington, DC, unease loomed large—fueled by ambiguous signals from the U.S., growing divergence among major economies, and a sobering downward revision of global growth forecasts. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva delivered a candid diagnosis of global risks while advocating for urgent trade, fiscal, and structural reforms. Meanwhile, a high-profile intervention by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reignited debates over the IMF’s evolving mandate, highlighting a deeper ideological contest over the role of international financial institutions in a fracturing world order.

International Financial Institutions Macroeconomics

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In the News

Jun 13, 2024

Donovan quoted by Bloomberg on G7 Ukraine bond plan backed by immobilized Russian assets

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Economic Sanctions International Financial Institutions

In the News

Jun 13, 2024

CBDC Tracker cited by MSN on central bank digital currency development outside US

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Jun 13, 2024

Russia Sanctions Database cited by Newsweek on Russian SWIFT transactions

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Economic Sanctions Russia

New Atlanticist

Jun 12, 2024

Seven charts that will define the G7 summit

By Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center experts

These charts illustrate the essential economic data that will drive G7 leaders’ decisions when they meet in Italy from June 13 to 15.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 12, 2024

Lipsky quoted by Newsweek on stakes of G7 Summit

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Economic Sanctions International Financial Institutions

In the News

Jun 12, 2024

Lipsky quoted by VOA on stakes of G7 Summit

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Economic Sanctions International Financial Institutions

In the News

Jun 12, 2024

Lipsky quoted by PBS on stakes of G7 Summit

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Economic Sanctions International Financial Institutions

In the News

Jun 12, 2024

Lipsky quoted by AP on stakes of G7 Summit

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Economic Sanctions International Financial Institutions

New Atlanticist

Jun 12, 2024

Europe is gearing up to hit Chinese EVs with new tariffs. Here’s why.

By Atlantic Council experts

The European Commission just proposed new tariffs on China-made electric vehicles of up to 38 percent. Atlantic Council experts explain why—and what might happen next.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 12, 2024

Lipsky quoted by the Wall Street Journal on stakes of G7 Summit

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Economic Sanctions International Financial Institutions

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