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Italy’s ‘arrivederci’ to China’s BRI could be a template for others

SouthAsiaSource Mar 9, 2023

With Pakistan’s economy in freefall, Chinese economic and military influence is likely to grow in the country

By Uzair Younus

This essay explores the potential impact of the ongoing crises on the China-Pakistan relationship and its implications for US-Pakistan bilateral relations, especially in the context of the growing strategic competition between the United States and China.

China Economy & Business

Report Feb 27, 2023

Ten minutes at the border: Revving the US and Mexican economies

Atlantic Council research shows that a mere 10-minute reduction in wait times at the US-Mexico border can have increasingly positive effects on communities and economies on both sides of the border.

Mexico Trade

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.

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New Atlanticist

Dec 10, 2023

Italy’s ‘arrivederci’ to China’s BRI could be a template for others

By Valbona Zeneli

Italy opting out of China's Belt and Road Initiative is both a blow to the already scaled-back initiative and a signal of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's resolve.

China Italy

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Katz quoted in Al Jazeera on impacts of Israel-Hamas war on UAE-Russia trade

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Zaid interviewed by Kurdistan 24 on economy and security

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Iraq

In the News

Dec 7, 2023

Rayhan Asat quoted in ABC 15 News on changes to China sanctions

By Atlantic Council

China Economic Sanctions

In the News

Dec 6, 2023

Russia Sanctions Database cited by the Axios Markets Newsletter on Russian shadow fleet and price cap

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Economic Sanctions Eurozone

New Atlanticist

Dec 5, 2023

Don’t expect much from the EU-China summit

By Colleen Cottle, Jörn Fleck

If this week's summit does prove to be as empty as anticipated, this should spark the EU to rethink its approach to these meetings.

China European Union

UkraineAlert

Dec 5, 2023

2023 review: Ukraine scores key victories in the Battle of the Black Sea

By Oleksiy Goncharenko

The front lines of the Russian invasion in Ukraine have barely moved in 2023, but Ukraine has had far more success in the Black Sea, where it has broken Russia's blockade and forced Putin's fleet to retreat from Crimea, writes Oleksiy Goncharenko.

Conflict Drones

Econographics

Nov 30, 2023

Geoeconomic fragmentation is threatening the green energy transition

By Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou

The energy transition depends on trade—and on China. Geoeconomic fragmentation could impact global climate targets.

Africa China

China-MENA Podcast

Nov 22, 2023

China and the Israel-Hamas War: A View from Tel Aviv

By Atlantic Council

Gedaliah Afterman joins us for a compelling discussion on the intricate dynamics between China, Israel, and the ongoing conflict with Hamas, as well as the economic interests, potential for mediation, and the conflict's implications on China's emerging role in the Middle East.

China East Asia

In the News

Nov 21, 2023