GeoEconomics Center

The GeoEconomics Center develops data-driven programs, publications, and thought leadership at the nexus of economics, finance, and foreign policy. The Center aims to bridge the divide between these oft-siloed sectors with the goal of helping shape a more resilient global economy.

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our pillars of work

Future of capitalism and trade

The center believes that international cooperation and free markets provide the best architecture to enable prosperity but it is time to revitalize capitalism and trade in the 21st Century. This involves reimagining global governance, promoting inclusive growth, and charting China’s economic trajectory.

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Future of money

The center develops in-depth writing and convenes on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, and cryptocurrencies. We seek to accelerate US action on creating new technical and regulatory standards on digital assets to ensure the continued strength of the dollar, pound, and euro.

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Economic statecraft

Our Economic Statecraft Initiative publishes leading-edge research and analysis on sanctions and the use of economic power to achieve foreign policy objectives and protect national security interests. As security challenges evolve, governments are increasingly relying on coercive and positive economic statecraft measures.

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Our Trackers

Trump Tariff Tracker

This tracker monitors the evolution of these tariffs and provides expert context on the economic conditions driving their creation—along with their real-world impact.

Central Bank Digital Currency Tracker

The interactive database — featuring more than 130 countries — takes you inside the rapid evolution of money all over the world.

Dollar Dominance Monitor

Interactive indicators analyzing the strength of the dollar relative to other major currencies across the world.

Cryptocurrency Regulation Tracker

Cryptocurrencies may significantly alter financial structures and transform the next generation of money and payments. What does regulation look like?

Energy Sanctions Dashboard

This unique tracker leverages proprietary data and advanced visualizations to explain energy sanctions and evasion tactics.

Russia Sanctions Database

The Russia Sanctions Database tracks the level of coordination among Western allies in sanctioning Russia—and shows where gaps still are.

Econographics

A visualization series

Econographics

Econographics is the GeoEconomics Center’s in-depth look at key trends in the global economy utilizing state-of-the-art data visualization tools.

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Econographics Aug 25, 2026

Maritime trade routes are under threat—and markets still underprice the risks

Conflict, climate change, and geopolitical tensions are putting unprecedented pressure on the world’s most important waterways. The economic costs are set to ripple far beyond the shipping industry.

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GeoEconomics Center

Econographics Aug 28, 2026

The G20 needs more carrots to rebalance away from China

By Barbara C. Matthews

Tariffs alone won’t fix global imbalances. The G20 should use economic “carrots” to de-risk from China without destabilizing it.
China Economy & Business
GeoEconomics Center

Dispatches Aug 28, 2026

Why China’s export-maximizing strategy is working—for now

By Martin Mühleisen

China’s economy faces real constraints, but Beijing’s repressive political system might manage them for far longer than expected.
China Economy & Business

Spotlight

Trade and tariffs

Our team monitors the evolution of the second Trump administration’s tariffs and provides context on the economic conditions driving their creation—along with their real-world impact.

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GeoEconomics Center

Mar 12, 2025

Trump Tariff Tracker

The second Trump administration has embarked on a novel and aggressive tariff policy to address a range of economic and national security concerns. This tracker monitors the evolution of these tariffs and provides expert context on the economic conditions driving their creation—along with their real-world impact.
GeoEconomics Center

Econographics Aug 6, 2026

A visual guide to the new US tariff wall

By Madeline Chalecki

The Trump administration’s new tariff regime is a complex patchwork of duties, exemptions, and trade deals. Here’s how it is reshaping US trade—in eight charts.
Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

Analyzing the world’s largest economies

China Economic Spotlight

Cutting edge analysis on the economic tensions between the world’s two largest economies.

Our Events

Happening Now
Online Event Mon, October 12, 2026 • 9:00 am ET

Atlantic Council’s 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Thailand

The Atlantic Council’s Geoeconomics Center will be broadcasting live from the IMF–World Bank official campus in Bangkok, bringing the meetings to a global audience.
Americas Digital Currencies Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia
Public Event Thu, October 1, 2026 • 3:00 pm ET

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman on modernizing financial regulation

AN AC FRONT PAGE EVENT—Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman discusses efforts to modernize financial regulation.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation
Public Event Tue, July 28, 2026 • 1:00 pm ET

Financial Stability Board’s John Schindler on the prognosis for multilateralism
Economy & Business Financial Regulation G20
Public Event Wed, July 15, 2026 • 10:00 am ET

Navigating a fragmenting world: The IMF’s role in a changing global economy
Economy & Business International Financial Institutions
Public Event Wed, June 17, 2026 • 12:00 pm ET

The IMF’s Dan Katz on stablecoins, tokenization, and cross-border payments
Economy & Business
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Flagship convenings

Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics

The Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics is an annual flagship convening focused on issues at the nexus of economics, finance, foreign policy, and national security.

IMF-World Bank Week

Join the Atlantic Council live in Bangkok, Thailand for a series of special events with finance ministers and central bank governors from around the globe during the annual meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Recent Commentary & Analysis

Econographics

Oct 13, 2026

How the trade war with Canada is hitting US states—and could sway midterm elections

By Madeline Chalecki and Delnaz Ghadiali

The United States and Canada have been locked in a trade war for over a month. And now, it’s becoming a political problem. Following US threats to impose 50 percent tariffs on about twenty billion dollars’ worth of imports, Ottawa and Washington began fierce negotiations. But the talks fell through, triggering a tit-for-tat, escalating trade […]

Economy & Business North America

EconoGraphics

Oct 12, 2026

Live updates from the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Thailand as financial leaders take on AI, debt, and geopolitical upheaval

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts are on the ground talking to leaders and getting the behind-the-scenes scoop on how the Bretton Woods institutions are taking on the most urgent challenges in the global economy.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

Podcast

Oct 8, 2026

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman on rates, regulation, and AI

By the Atlantic Council

What’s next for interest rates after the Fed’s September hike? Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman says there’s no urgent need for further action.

Boats and tourists around Wat Arun in Bangkok.

Issue Brief

Oct 6, 2026

The new geoeconomics of Bretton Woods

By Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou, Martin Mühleisen, Nicole Goldin, Hung Tran, and Nisha Narayanan

Trade, investment, technology, finance, energy, and critical minerals are increasingly intertwined with national security. But globalization is not ending—it is becoming more contested and fragmented.

Economy & Business
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Our team

Staff

Josh Lipsky

Vice President & Chair, International Economics

GeoEconomics Center

China Digital Currencies

Fellow

Kimberly Donovan

Former Director, Economic Statecraft Initiative

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

Staff

Charles Lichfield

Director, Economic Foresight & Analysis
C. Boyden Gray Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business European Union

Staff

Maia Nikoladze

Deputy Director, Economic Statecraft Initiative

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Digital Currencies Eastern Europe

Staff

Alisha Chhangani

Associate Director

GeoEconomics Center

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

Staff

Jessie Yin

Associate Director, GeoEconomics Center

GeoEconomics Center

China Chinese

Staff

Bart Piasecki

Associate Director

GeoEconomics Center

Fiscal and Structural Reform International Financial Institutions

Staff

Lize de Kruijf

Assistant Director, Economic Statecraft Initiative

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Dutch Economy & Business