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Freedom and Prosperity Around the World

Feb 5, 2025

Surrounded by superpowers, Kazakhstan walks a geopolitical tightrope

By Nargis Kassenova

Still a relatively young nation, Kazakhstan finds itself at critical juncture amid a series of domestic and geopolitical shocks. Its future depends on the success of economic liberalization efforts—and a delicate balancing act: The country must strengthen ties with the West and simultaneously manage its relations with powerful neighbors like Russia and China.

Central Asia Elections

In the News

Feb 3, 2025

Moehr and Tannebaum cited by Axios on how the use of economic statecraft tools can lead to economic fragmentation

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Feb 1, 2025

Tannebaum quoted in Newsweek on DOGE’s access to Treasury payment systems

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Democratic Transitions Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 24, 2025

CBDC tracker cited in Reuters on digital euro progress

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Jan 15, 2025

Event with Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh featured in Politico’s National Security Daily newsletter

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 14, 2025

Donovan quoted by NPR on the impact of sanctions on Russia and its ability to evade them

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jan 6, 2025

The Draghi report grabbed Europe’s attention. Now it’s time for the EU to put it into action.

By Carlo Altomonte and Valbona Zeneli

Enhancing the European Union’s competitiveness is compatible with strengthening its economic relations with the United States.

Economy & Business European Union

New Atlanticist

Jan 3, 2025

Five big questions about the global economy in 2025

By Josh Lipsky, Sophia Busch

The answers to each of these questions will help determine the United States’ economic standing in the next twenty-five years.

China Digital Currencies

In the News

Jan 1, 2025

Tran and CBDC Tracker cited in a report from the Economist on the economic impacts of financial fragmentation

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Dec 24, 2024

Milei’s first year ends with optimism. Can Argentina’s momentum continue in 2025?

By Ignacio Albe and Jason Marczak

For Argentina’s economic agenda to be fully realized, President Javier Milei will need to continue to pursue bold reforms while maintaining public support and market confidence in 2025.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

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