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In the News

May 7, 2024

Hooper spoke at the 18th DLA Piper Global Real Estate Summit in Chicago

On May 7, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow LTG Charles W. Hooper spoke at the 18th DLA Piper Global Real Estate Summit in Chicago. The summit discussed the state of world markets and resources and identify ways the ever-changing real estate industry can continue to rebound and thrive. 

Future of Work International Markets

New Atlanticist

May 7, 2024

A new US economic playbook to lead the world economy and counter China

By Kaush Arha, Peter Harrell, and Clete Willems

The United States needs a new comprehensive economic strategy to advance US interests and deter China’s ability to do them harm.

China Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

May 4, 2024

Braw interviewed on Nový svět

By Elisabeth Braw

On May 4, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was interviewed on Nový svět about her latest book.   

International Markets Politics & Diplomacy

Event Recap

Apr 30, 2024

MENA’s economic outlook from the Atlantic Council’s IMF/World Bank Week

By Charles Johnson and JP Reppeto

Highlights from empowerME's week of events during this year's World Bank and International Monetary Fund Spring meetings.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

Econographics

Apr 30, 2024

The yen’s travails in an era of geopolitical rivalry

By Hung Tran

In an era marked by geopolitical tensions, the yen's depreciation underscores the broader economic fallout from a persistently strong dollar and rising US interest rates.

Economy & Business Indo-Pacific

In the News

Apr 25, 2024

Bauerle Danzman quoted in the Washington Post on TikTok divestment bill

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 23, 2024

“Retaliation and Resilience: China’s Economic Statecraft in a Taiwan Crisis” report quoted in Semafor Principals newsletter

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China Economic Sanctions

Testimony

Apr 19, 2024

China’s Strategic Objectives in the Middle East

By Jonathan Fulton

Jonathan Fulton, nonresident senior fellow for Atlantic Council’s Middle East Programs and the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative, testifies before the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission Hearing on “China and the Middle East.” Video from the hearings and other testimonies can be found below. Below are his prepared remarks. The Middle East – North […]

China Economy & Business

Report

Apr 18, 2024

Delivering results for the South: The Bretton Woods system we need

By Otaviano Canuto, Hafez Ghanem, Youssef El Jai, and Stéphane Le Bouder

2024 marks 80 years of the Bretton Woods system. What reforms will keep the system viable into its next century—and delivering results for all countries, including those of the Global South?

Africa Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 16, 2024

Donovan and Nikoladze cited by Politico on oil trade between China, Russia, and Iran

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China Economic Sanctions

Experts