Friedlander quoted by the Washington Post on how Russian oligarchs benefit from London’s loose financial regulation

New Atlanticist Mar 13, 2023

The Fed’s tightening is a recipe for global volatility. Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse is just the start.

By Martin Mühleisen

In this volatile environment, it may take less than a historic shock to cause severe disruption. Governments and central banks around the world better be prepared.
Economy & Business Financial Regulation
Friedlander quoted by the Washington Post on how Russian oligarchs benefit from London’s loose financial regulation

UkraineAlert Feb 9, 2023

Countering Russian threats to global financial security

By Benton Coblentz

Russia and its proxies have long exploited the rules-based global financial system for their personal gain and in service of Moscow’s geopolitical strategy, but the invasion of Ukraine has sparked calls for counter measures.
Conflict Corruption
Friedlander quoted by the Washington Post on how Russian oligarchs benefit from London’s loose financial regulation

Econographics Jan 26, 2023

Global Sanctions Dashboard: How sanctions will further squeeze the Russian economy in 2023

By Charles Lichfield, Maia Nikoladze, and Castellum.AI

The effects of sanctions on the Russian economy; Venezuela’s pursuit of lifting energy sanctions; the plans for screening EU-US outbound investment going into China.
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In the News

Feb 4, 2022

Friedlander quoted by the Washington Post on how Russian oligarchs benefit from London’s loose financial regulation

Read the full article here.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 4, 2022

O’Toole featured in NPR The World discussing SWIFT and sanctioning Russia

Listen to the podcast here.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jan 31, 2022

US-China financial market tensions: The road to riches or ruin?

By Jeremy Mark

Washington should keep a focus on national-security threats and avoid the temptation to push the two countries apart and risk financial-market instability.  

China Economy & Business

Blog Post

Jan 28, 2022

China’s capital markets in the shadow of the CCP

By Elmar Hellendoorn

Under Chinese President Xi Jinping Chinese capital markers have become increasingly politicized as politics increasingly influence Chinese businesses. This politicization may have significant implications for those investing in Chinese financial assets.

China Economy & Business

Britain Debrief

Jan 22, 2022

#BritainDebrief – Are we on the brink in Ukraine? A debrief from Tom Tugendhat, MP

By Ben Judah

Tom Tugendhat, MP, Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman, joins #BritainDebrief for a look at Britain's policies towards Ukraine and how realistic the threat of war in Ukraine is.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Jan 21, 2022

The China Pathfinder project was cited by Voice of America on the Chinese government’s direct control over enterprises, and how this compares to the open market economy average

By GeoEconomics Center

Read the full article here

China Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 20, 2022

Slavin quoted by Al-Hurra on US-Iran nuclear relations during the Biden administration

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Economy & Business

UkraineAlert

Jan 12, 2022

Cutting off Russia from SWIFT will really sting

By Harley Balzer

While Russia has attempted to reduce its dependence on the SWIFT payment system, it remains vulnerable to a sanctions cut-off in the event of a new Kremlin offensive in Putin's eight-year undeclared war against Ukraine.

China Conflict

Econographics

Jan 10, 2022

Is the US going to screen outbound investment?

By Sarah Bauerle Danzman

There is a growing consensus in Washington that the U.S. government needs more tools to prevent the People’s Republic of China (PRC) from using U.S. capital markets to amass military capabilities and control supply chain chokepoints.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Dec 21, 2021

By the numbers: The global economy in 2021

By GeoEconomics Center

As the year comes to a close, our GeoEconomics Center experts explore the numbers behind the headlines that best capture the shape of the global economy in 2021—and what lies in store for 2022.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation
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Emilie Bel

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Africa Economy & Business

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Chris Brummer

Nonresident Senior Fellow

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Digital Currencies Economic Sanctions

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Alisha Chhangani

Assistant Director

GeoEconomics Center

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

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Julie Chon

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Americas China

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Oumar Diallo

Director, Fintech and Innovation, Financial Markets Authority

Millennium Leadership Program

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

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Robert Dohner

Senior Fellow

China Economy & Business
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