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How a new global defense bank—the ‘Defense, Security, and Resilience Bank’—can solve US and allied funding problems

New Atlanticist Mar 13, 2023

The Fed’s tightening is a recipe for global volatility. Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse is just the start.

By Martin Mühleisen

In this volatile environment, it may take less than a historic shock to cause severe disruption. Governments and central banks around the world better be prepared.
Economy & Business Financial Regulation
How a new global defense bank—the ‘Defense, Security, and Resilience Bank’—can solve US and allied funding problems

New Atlanticist Feb 23, 2023

The big questions (and answers) about Ajay Banga’s nomination to lead the World Bank

By Atlantic Council experts

What to know about the former Mastercard chief executive officer’s surprise nomination to lead the World Bank.
Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform
How a new global defense bank—the ‘Defense, Security, and Resilience Bank’—can solve US and allied funding problems

New Atlanticist Feb 22, 2023

China and private lenders are blocking a solution to the global debt crisis. The G20 must step in.

By Vasuki Shastry and Jeremy Mark

The international community must apply pressure so that China and private-sector lenders join in facilitating a collective haircut that includes all lenders.
China Economy & Business

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A Swedish flag is raised during a flag-raising ceremony at NATO headquarters following the accession of Sweden to the alliance, in Brussels, Belgium March 11, 2024. REUTERS/Yves Herman

Issue Brief

Dec 13, 2024

How a new global defense bank—the ‘Defense, Security, and Resilience Bank’—can solve US and allied funding problems

By Rob Murray

A perennial problem for NATO is getting member states to meet their financial commitments, which include the pledge to spend at least 2 percent of GDP on defense. A bank specifically focused on funding defense projects could offer a way out of the political impasse—and keep NATO technologically up to speed.

Europe & Eurasia International Financial Institutions

New Atlanticist

Dec 10, 2024

Ghana’s president: Efficiency, transparency, and reform is Africa’s path to debt sustainability

By Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

Africa’s debt crisis is a global challenge, but lessons from Ghana’s restructuring success highlight the power of reforms and collaboration to restore financial stability.

Africa Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Dec 3, 2024

The IMF and World Bank did well under the first Trump administration. Will they again?

By Martin Mühleisen

The geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China has become more intense since Trump’s first term, which could affect how the incoming administration approaches the Bretton Woods institutions.

Economy & Business International Financial Institutions
G20 Summit in Rio

Econographics

Nov 27, 2024

Divided COP29 and G20 Summits: A taste of things to come

By Hung Tran

President-Elect Trump's "America First" approach is already raising concerns at the G20 and COP29.

Brazil Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Nov 17, 2024

Front page event with Under Secretary Jay Shambaugh featured in the Washington Post on China’s economy

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China International Financial Institutions

In the News

Nov 15, 2024

Lipsky quoted by The Banker on the Bank for International Settlements’ withdrawal from the mBridge project

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

Event Recap

Nov 8, 2024

MENA’s economic outlook for 2025 and beyond from the Atlantic Council’s IMF/World Bank Week 

By Kate Springs and Leila Ouhri

During this year’s World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Fall Meetings, the Atlantic Council’s empowerME Initiative, alongside the GeoEconomics Center, hosted a week of events that provided plentiful insights into the region’s economic outlook.   The Economic and Social Costs of the Gaza War “We’ve had the loss of lives, injuries, and the cessation of […]

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

New Atlanticist

Nov 6, 2024

Rethinking international economic cooperation for the twenty-first century

By Rabah Arezki

In the twenty-first century, the challenge is to rebuild international economic governance in a world increasingly organized around geopolitical blocs.

Africa Americas

In the News

Nov 1, 2024

Event with Under Secretary Jay Shambaugh featured in Bloomberg on the IMF and sovereign debt

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Economy & Business Financial Regulation

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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Emilie Bel

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

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Chris Brummer

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Digital Currencies Economic Sanctions

Advisory Council member

Mauricio Cárdenas

Former Minister of Finance; Former Minister of Economic Development, Transport, Planning; Former Minister of Mines and Energy, Colombia

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Colombia Economy & Business

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Lesley Chavkin

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Africa Economy & Business

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Julie Chon

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Americas China

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Robert Dohner

Senior Fellow

China Economy & Business
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