Content

New Atlanticist

Apr 7, 2025

The IMF is a good deal for the US. Here’s how Trump can help make it even more effective.

By Elizabeth Shortino

The institution provides the United States a significant source of economic leverage, helps prevent financial crises, and serves as a counterweight to China’s influence.

Economy & Business
International Financial Institutions

In the News

Apr 4, 2025

Lipsky interviewed by CNBC on the implications of the Panama Canal ports deal and Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

Watch the full interview

Economy & Business
Financial Regulation

In the News

Apr 4, 2025

Yin interviewed by DW News on the Mar-a-Lago Accord

Watch the full interview

Economy & Business
International Financial Institutions

In the News

Apr 4, 2025

Lipsky quoted in The New York Times on BlackRock’s deal to buy Panama Canal ports

Read the full article

Economy & Business
International Financial Institutions

In the News

Apr 4, 2025

Lipsky quoted in Bloomberg on US relations with the IMF and World Bank

Read the full article

Economy & Business
International Financial Institutions

In the News

Apr 4, 2025

Kumar quoted by Central Banking on the Bank of Russia’s role in sanctions evasion and building alternative payment infrastructure

Read the full article here

Digital Currencies
Digital Policy

UkraineAlert

Apr 1, 2025

Still no consensus on using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine

By Mark Temnycky

Western leaders are still unable to reach a consensus on the use of around $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to finance the Ukrainian war effort, writes Mark Temnycky.

Conflict
European Union

AfricaSource

Mar 31, 2025

How Trump could upend global finance—and how the world might respond

By Ferid Belhaj

Concerns are growing—particularly among policymakers and experts in “New South” countries—about the direction in which the international financial system is heading.

Africa
Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Mar 25, 2025

Dispatch from Hong Kong: The Panama Canal port sale has put Chinese authorities in a bind

By Josh Lipsky

Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings’ decision to sell its Panama Canal ports to BlackRock stunned officials in Hong Kong and Beijing.

China
Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 24, 2025

Donovan interviewed for the Public Key Podcast on the role of cryptocurrencies in global sanctions

Listen to the full podcast here

Digital Currencies
Digital Policy

Experts

Events