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Europe’s new industrial plan faces formidable obstacles

Report Mar 7, 2023

Fractured foundations: Assessing risks to Hong Kong’s business environment

By Logan Wright

The report analyzes in detail the risks to the commercial operating environment in Hong Kong that have emerged since the 2020 introduction of the National Security Law.

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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

Report Feb 17, 2023

The transformative power of reduced wait times at the US-Mexico border: Economic benefits for border states

By Alejandro Brugués Rodríguez, Noé Arón Fuentes Flores, David Gaytan, John Gibson, Mayra Maldonado, Jason Marczak, Jorge Eduardo Mendoza Cota, José Ángel Moreno, Roberto Ransom, and Ignacia Ulloa-Peters

Atlantic Council’s new data shows that a mere 10-minute reduction in wait times – without any additional action – can create thousands of Mexican jobs, grow the gross domestic product (GDP) of several Mexican states, and generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in new spending in the United States.

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EnergySource

Nov 14, 2024

Europe’s new industrial plan faces formidable obstacles

By Andrei Covatariu

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has promised to put forth in her second term a new Clean Industrial Deal to mobilize investment in infrastructure and industry, and reduce dependence on energy imports. But energy supply challenges and geopolitical hurdles risk undermining plans to restore Europe’s industrial competitiveness.

Defense Industry Energy & Environment

In the News

Nov 13, 2024

Webster quoted in Recharge on China’s wind turbine price pact

By Joseph Webster

China International Markets

New Atlanticist

Nov 13, 2024

The Trump trade wars are coming back. Here’s what to expect this time.

By Josh Lipsky

Donald Trump’s belief in tariffs is deeply rooted, and the incoming president is resolved to fill out his administration with those who will support his vision on trade.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Nov 12, 2024

Roberts quoted in Energy Terminal on challenges facing Turkmen gas imports to Europe

By John M. Roberts

Central Asia Europe & Eurasia

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

In the News

Nov 8, 2024

Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Michael Schuman in Politico

By Michael Schuman

On November 7th, 2024, Global China Hub nonresident senior fellow Michael Schuman spoke to Politico’s E&E News about how how the second Trump administration may approach trade with China, and how this could impact American clean energy manufacturers.

China Economy & Business

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 5, 2024

Banks quoted in Politico on Trump policies on green subsidies and economic negotiations with Europe

By George David Banks

Democratic Transitions Energy Markets & Governance

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

In the News

Nov 1, 2024

Front Page event with President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde featured in the New York Times on trade restrictions and barriers

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Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

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Elmar Hellendoorn

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Racha Helwa

Director, empowerME Initiative

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Aubrey Hruby

Senior Advisor

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Markus Jaeger

Senior Advisor

Freedom and Prosperity Center

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Natalie Jaresko

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Catherine Kolimas

VP, Investment Banking, Goldman, Sachs & Co.

Millennium Leadership Program

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International Markets

Fractured foundations: Assessing risks to Hong Kong’s business environment

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

The transformative power of reduced wait times at the US-Mexico border: Economic benefits for border states

GeoEconomics Center

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Europe’s new industrial plan faces formidable obstacles

Webster quoted in Recharge on China’s wind turbine price pact

The Trump trade wars are coming back. Here’s what to expect this time.

Roberts quoted in Energy Terminal on challenges facing Turkmen gas imports to Europe

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

Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Michael Schuman in Politico

Rethinking international economic cooperation for the twenty-first century

Banks quoted in Politico on Trump policies on green subsidies and economic negotiations with Europe

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

Front Page event with President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde featured in the New York Times on trade restrictions and barriers

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Elmar Hellendoorn

Racha Helwa

Aubrey Hruby

Markus Jaeger

Natalie Jaresko

Catherine Kolimas

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