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The Taliban now controls the Afghan economy. Here’s what that means.

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

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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.
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The Taliban now controls the Afghan economy. Here’s what that means.

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New Atlanticist

Aug 17, 2021

The Taliban now controls the Afghan economy. Here’s what that means.

By Alex Zerden

The reality of a strengthened Taliban running the Afghan government creates substantial and imminent economic policy challenges for the United States and the international community.

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Fontenrose quoted in France24 on strongarm tactics for OPEC+

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Ukraine’s faltering efforts to privatize state-owned banks

By Mark Savchuk

The Ukrainian government is committed to reducing its estimated 55% stake in the country's banking system by overseeing the privatization of state-owned banks, but progress remains painfully slow.

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New Atlanticist

Jul 13, 2021

Rallying the world’s democracies with ‘trusted connectivity’

By Kaush Arha

As a framework for investments in global infrastructure by democratic nations, the concept of ‘trusted connectivity’ can serve as a counterweight to efforts like China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

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Fontenrose quoted in France24 on OPEC+ Row

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Former USTR officials: U.S. needs ‘bite-sized’ approach to trade with India

By Atlantic Council

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New Atlanticist

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How rich countries can help Africa respond to the third wave of COVID-19

By Vasuki Shastry and Jeremy Mark

When the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meet July 9 and 10 in Venice, Italy, they have an opportunity to respond to Africa's third-wave crisis in a meaningful way. Will they take it?

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National Bank of Ukraine prioritizes green finance

By Kyrylo Shevchenko

The National Bank of Ukraine's recently updated strategy document identifies green finance as a key focus for the institution in the coming years as NBU officials look to further Ukraine's European integration.

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Moehr quoted in Raconteur about central banks and cryptocurrencies

By Ole Moehr

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Financial services and the privacy challenge

By Dante A. Disparte

While technology alone is not a panacea for the privacy and security challenges facing the financial industry, it has shown us where policy, regulations, and incumbents have failed to perform. Finance should be accessible and equitable – and protect users’ privacy.

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