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Jun 24, 2022

Freedom & Prosperity Grant

We are excited to announce a new Freedom & Prosperity Grants opportunity for Atlas Network partners, launched in collaboration with Atlas Network. Strong candidates for funding will present an achievable strategy for increasing economic, political, and legal freedoms in their country or community. We will consider grant requests of up to $35,000 from Atlas Network partners outside […]

Democratic Transitions Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jun 24, 2022

Seven trends to watch as the world’s richest countries get together

By the GeoEconomics Center

From inflation to sanctions, these are the key questions facing the G7 countries—which represent around half the global economy—at their upcoming summit.

Digital Currencies Economic Sanctions

In the News

Jun 18, 2022

Lipsky cited in Newsweek on impact of Fed interest rate hikes

Read the full article here.

Economy & Business English

Econographics

Jun 17, 2022

The Fed has regained the initiative, but at a cost

By Hung Tran

The Fed may well have been right in taking forceful actions now to fight inflation after failing to control it, but such actions add to the challenges experienced by economies around the world.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

Issue Brief

Jun 16, 2022

The Marshall Plan and the Belt and Road Initiative: More differences than similarities

By Sienna Nordquist

This issue brief provides crucial insights as international political and business leaders once again call for a “new Marshall Plan”—this time to rebuild Ukraine should Russian aggression end.

China Economy & Business

Fast Thinking

Jun 15, 2022

FAST THINKING: The Fed pulls the emergency brake. Will it work?

By Atlantic Council

Our global economic experts take you behind the numbers to understand what’s next in this uncertain monetary moment.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Jun 3, 2022

Lichfield interviewed on BBC’s The World Tonight on the already-evident impact of sanctions on Russia’s economy

Listen to the full interview here.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 3, 2022

Mark cited in Axios on China’s lack of involvement in debt restructuring negotiations

Read the full article here.

China Economy & Business

In-Depth Research & Reports

May 31, 2022

Diversify the bilateral agenda

By Maria Claudia Lacouture

Overcoming Colombia’s security challenges will require investment, job creation, and a strong social agenda. The United States should play a key role in this endeavor.

Colombia Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

May 26, 2022

Don’t ignore the exchange rate: How a strong ruble can shield Russia

By Charles Lichfield

Western governments should remember: Relying on the medium- to long-term effects of sanctions gives Russia plenty of time to prepare.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

Experts