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Explore the Atlantic Council’s expert commentary, in-depth research, and comprehensive analyses on the G20’s efforts to tackle global economic challenges.

Atlantic Council at the G20

The G20 brings together the world’s 20 largest economies to address the most pressing challenges facing the global economy. In 2026, the United States assumed the G20 presidency for the first time in 17 years.

Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics

December 11, 2026

The Atlantic Council and Atlantik-Brücke, in partnership with Bloomberg, will host the fifth annual Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics in Miami, Florida, on the eve of the G20 Leaders’ Summit. This special event will convene senior policymakers and business leaders to reimagine transatlantic coordination, competition, and cooperation at the nexus of trade, national security, and technology. 

History of the G20

The Group of Twenty (G20) is the premier forum for international economic and financial cooperation. Founded in 1999 after a series of crises rippled through the global economy, the G20 originally served as a platform for finance ministers and central bank governors to discuss the governance of an increasingly globalized world economy and promote financial stability.

During the global financial crisis in 2008, the G20 was elevated to a leaders level summit, and took swift, coordinated action was taken to rescue the global economy. Past G20 summits have resulted in landmark agreements including the creation of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) in 2009.

In 2026, the US will chair the G20 for the first time since 2009. As the chair, the US is prioritizing three core themes: unleashing economic prosperity by limiting regulatory burdens, unlocking affordable and secure energy supply chains, and pioneering innovations in AI and emerging technologies.

Featured Research

Mark interviewed by BBC on key takeaways of the G20 summit

Issue Brief Apr 1, 2026

Global payment systems are fragmenting. Here’s what the G20 can do.

By Greg Brownstein

Fragmentation is reshaping global payment systems, driven by technological change, regulatory divergence, market dynamics, and rising geopolitical tensions. While innovation have long-term benefits, the near-term risks to efficiency, inclusion, and financial stability are mounting, demanding a more implementation-focused G20 agenda.
Digital Currencies Economy & Business
Mark interviewed by BBC on key takeaways of the G20 summit

Report Nov 12, 2024

Avoiding entanglement: G20 responses in a Taiwan crisis

By Matthew Mingey, Laura Gormley, and Logan Wright

This report identifies China’s likely goals for interactions with G20 nations under a Taiwan contingency, as well as each case country’s respective economic and policy reactions.
Brazil China

Featured analysis

Mark interviewed by BBC on key takeaways of the G20 summit

Econographics Aug 20, 2026

Faster, cheaper, safer? The G20 should address the tradeoffs in cross-border payments.

By Ruth Goodwin-Groen and Louis de Koker

The tensions between inclusion and speed on the one hand, and safety and security on the other, are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore
Economy & Business Financial Regulation
Mark interviewed by BBC on key takeaways of the G20 summit

Econographics Mar 7, 2025

Charting the path for women’s economic security in the G20

By Alisha Chhangani, Jessie Yin

For International Women’s Day this year, here are five charts about gender gaps in the G20. Closing these gaps would boost economic benefits for everyone.
Economy & Business G20
Mark interviewed by BBC on key takeaways of the G20 summit

Econographics Mar 5, 2025

Has the G20 become the G19?

By Hung Tran

The US has chosen to boycott the kick-off of South Africa’s G20 presidency. But a G20 without the United States or its constructive engagement will be much weaker.
Economy & Business Macroeconomics

Past events

Public Event Wed, July 24, 2024 • 12:30 pm ET

Shaping the global economy: From food security to digital transformation

Shaping the global economy conference will develop a blueprint for the G20 to address the range of challenges facing its member states from global economic governance and digital transformation to food security and hunger. 
Brazil China Digital Policy Energy Markets & Governance

Dispatches

Mark interviewed by BBC on key takeaways of the G20 summit

New Atlanticist Nov 25, 2025

Dispatch from South Africa: The G20’s center of gravity continues to shift

By Alisha Chhangani

Emerging markets are building coalitions, designing financial tools, and articulating visions for multilateral reform with growing clarity and confidence.
Economy & Business International Financial Institutions
Mark interviewed by BBC on key takeaways of the G20 summit

New Atlanticist Jul 30, 2024

Dispatch from Rio: Can Brazil set up the G20 leaders’ summit for success?

By Ananya Kumar, Mrugank Bhusari

Brasília has sought to acknowledge fundamental disagreements on geopolitics between some members, and then to sidestep them entirely at the ministerial level. How long can this approach last?
Brazil Economy & Business

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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.

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Content

In the News

Nov 1, 2021

Mark interviewed by BBC on key takeaways of the G20 summit

By Jeremy Mark

Watch the video here.

Economy & Business G20

EconoGraphics

Oct 29, 2021

G20 risks becoming G7 + G13

By Mrugank Bhusari, Niels Graham

This year's Summit priorities of people, planet, and prosperity seem to have forgotten another P -- pandemic -- that most of the world is still dealing with.

Economy & Business G20

AfricaSource

Oct 28, 2021

G20 leaders can rescue low-income countries by redistributing their IMF windfall

By Hippolyte Fofack

If the G20 enhances the impact of IMF Special Drawing Rights by sending them on to low-income countries, it could add up to a synchronized global recovery.

Africa Coronavirus

New Atlanticist

Oct 28, 2021

Expert briefing: What to watch at the G20

By Atlantic Council

Here's what to watch at this weekend's G20 summit.

Americas Economy & Business

Insights & Impact

Oct 28, 2021

Sakhi with Notre Dame Events: Prioritizing Afghan Voices: How the International Community Can Assist Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan G20

New Atlanticist

Oct 20, 2021

Let them eat communiqués: Rich countries’ pandemic inaction

By Jeremy Mark and Vasuki Shastry

Struggling countries came away with more questions than answers from last week's IMF and World Bank meetings.

Economy & Business G20

Britain Debrief

Jul 18, 2021

#BritainDebrief – How did Britain fare in Biden’s summitry? A debrief from Julia Friedlander

By Ben Judah

The Atlantic Council GeoEconomic Center's Julia Friedlander joins #BritainDebrief to unpack how Britain fared following the G7 Summit.

G20 Politics & Diplomacy

Blog Post

Jul 10, 2021

State of the Order: Assessing June 2021

The State of the Order breaks down the month's most important events impacting the democratic world order.

Belarus China

Britain Debrief

Jun 10, 2021

#BritainDebrief – G7 special: Does America need a global Britain? A debrief from Emily Tamkin

By Ben Judah

For a special #BritainDebrief, New Statesman US editor Emily Tamkin discusses the G7 summit hosted in the UK, and Britain's role in the United States' global foreign policy.

G20 International Norms

New Atlanticist

Apr 21, 2021

A world apart: How wealthy nations can strengthen the COVID safety net

By Jeremy Mark and Vasuki Shastry

The international community has delivered important progress in combating the impact of COVID-19, but much more is needed to assist low-income countries. While the IMF's Special Drawing Rights are a good start, G20 nations must help restructure the debts of developing nations and fund vaccine distribution.

Africa China
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Experts

Fellow

Emilie Bel

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

Staff

Alisha Chhangani

Associate Director

GeoEconomics Center

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

Advisory Council member

Helga Flores Trejo

Vice President, Special Envoy Multilateral & Sustainability Affairs, Bayer

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Brazil Economy & Business

Fellow

Paul Klimos

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Entrepreneurship G20

Staff

Josh Lipsky

Vice President & Chair, International Economics

GeoEconomics Center

China Digital Currencies

Fellow

Barbara C. Matthews

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Americas China
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Events

Online Event Mon, October 12, 2026 • 9:00 am ET

Atlantic Council’s 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Thailand

The Atlantic Council’s Geoeconomics Center will be broadcasting live from the IMF–World Bank official campus in Bangkok, bringing the meetings to a global audience.
Americas Digital Currencies Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia