International Financial Institutions

International financial institutions, such as the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, are a key pillar of the rules-based international order. These institutions facilitate multilateral solutions for today’s most pressing economic opportunities and risks. Bi-annual IMF/World Bank meetings also provide the Atlantic Council the opportunity to convene global policy makers to discuss the most pressing economic and societal challenges.

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Dollar Dominance Monitor cited by RBC-Ukraine on the global role of the US dollar

New Atlanticist Oct 7, 2025

How a weaker US dollar can help debt-burdened African countries

By Bart Piasecki

Trump’s drive to weaken the US dollar is having global side effects. For some African countries, it is helping to ease immediate fiscal pressures.
Africa Fiscal and Structural Reform
Dollar Dominance Monitor cited by RBC-Ukraine on the global role of the US dollar

New Atlanticist Aug 4, 2025

Trump’s review of US membership in the IMF offers a rare chance for reform

By Martin Mühleisen

The institution needs its major shareholders aligned to tackle new challenges, and it deserves a management team qualified to lead it on this new path.
Economy & Business International Financial Institutions
Dollar Dominance Monitor cited by RBC-Ukraine on the global role of the US dollar

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. Here are the key insights.
International Financial Institutions Macroeconomics

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In the News

Nov 1, 2024

Dollar Dominance Monitor cited by RBC-Ukraine on the global role of the US dollar

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Economy & Business International Financial Institutions

Econographics

Nov 1, 2024

The underestimated implications of the BRICS Summit in Russia

By Hung Tran

It is a mistake for the West to dismiss the power of symbolism and narratives in the geopolitical competition for global influence.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 31, 2024

Kumar quoted by Cointelegraph on Bank for International Settlements’ exit from Project mBridge amid BRICS sanctions concerns

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Digital Currencies International Financial Institutions

In the News

Oct 25, 2024

The GeoEconomics Center’s evening reception: ‘Building continuities across G20 presidencies’ – featured in Politico’s Global Playbook Newsletter

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Economy & Business International Financial Institutions

In the News

Oct 25, 2024

Donovan quoted by The Banker on the divergence in global financial system

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Economy & Business Financial Regulation

In the News

Oct 24, 2024

Mühleisen quoted in the Wall Street Journal on China’s trade strategy and the IMF

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 24, 2024

Event with Treasury Under Secretary Shambaugh featured in the Wall Street Journal on China and the IMF

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Oct 24, 2024

Lipsky interviewed by DW News on BRICS trade and the US dollar

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China Digital Currencies

In the News

Oct 24, 2024

Lipsky quoted by Bloomberg on how US elections are shaping the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings

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Economy & Business International Financial Institutions

In the News

Oct 24, 2024

Front Page event with President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde featured in Politico on the impact of trade restrictions

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Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia
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Experts

Fellow

Didier Acouetey

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

Fellow

Rabah Arezki

Distinguished Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Africa Economy & Business

Fellow

Ridhika Batra

Nonresident Senior Fellow, India

Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy

Fellow

Sarah Bauerle Danzman

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

Fellow

Emilie Bel

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

Fellow

Jérémie Bertrand

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Economy & Business English
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Events

Online Event Mon, April 13, 2026 • 8:00 am ET

2026 IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings at the Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council hosts a series of special events with finance ministers and central bank governors from around the globe during the 2026 spring meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.
Economy & Business International Financial Institutions