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New Atlanticist

Jan 6, 2025

The Draghi report grabbed Europe’s attention. Now it’s time for the EU to put it into action.

By Carlo Altomonte and Valbona Zeneli

Enhancing the European Union’s competitiveness is compatible with strengthening its economic relations with the United States.

Economy & Business
European Union

New Atlanticist

Jan 3, 2025

Five big questions about the global economy in 2025

By Josh Lipsky, Sophia Busch

The answers to each of these questions will help determine the United States’ economic standing in the next twenty-five years.

China
Digital Currencies

In the News

Jan 1, 2025

Tran and CBDC Tracker cited in a report from the Economist on the economic impacts of financial fragmentation

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Digital Currencies
Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Dec 24, 2024

Milei’s first year ends with optimism. Can Argentina’s momentum continue in 2025?

By Ignacio Albe and Jason Marczak

For Argentina’s economic agenda to be fully realized, President Javier Milei will need to continue to pursue bold reforms while maintaining public support and market confidence in 2025.

Argentina
Economy & Business

Issue Brief

Dec 20, 2024

Decoding French economic statecraft

By Charles Lichfield

Understanding how France “does” economic statecraft will be crucial for US and other Western policymakers in the months and years ahead.

Economic Sanctions
Economy & Business

Report

Dec 19, 2024

What African producers of critical minerals can learn from Indonesia’s experience

By Bradford Simmons and Julien Marcilly

Indonesia and its success with resource nationalism can serve as an example for many mineral-rich African countries.

Africa
Critical Minerals

New Atlanticist

Dec 6, 2024

Four questions (and expert answers) about the EU-Mercosur trade deal

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts share their perspectives on the landmark trade deal between the European Union and the South American economic bloc.

Brazil
European Union

In the News

Dec 6, 2024

Dollar Dominance Monitor cited by the Wall Street Journal on the dollar’s international use

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Economy & Business
International Markets

In the News

Dec 6, 2024

Donovan quoted by the Wall Street Journal on how using sanctions impacts the dollar’s use as a national security tool

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Economic Sanctions
Economy & Business

In the News

Dec 6, 2024

Dollar Dominance Monitor cited by Reuters on the BRICS-led effort to reduce reliance on the dollar

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Brazil
China

Experts

Events