GeoEconomics Commentary & Analysis

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New Atlanticist

Sep 26, 2024

China is ‘aiding and abetting the Russian war machine,’ says US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns

By John Cookson

At the Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics in New York, the US ambassador spoke about Beijing’s ties with Moscow and about how the United States is responding to Chinese manufacturing overcapacity.

Artificial Intelligence China

Transcript

Sep 26, 2024

US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns: The US has managed to ‘stabilize’ its relationship with China

By Atlantic Council

Burns spoke at the Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics, where he explained how the US-China relationship has evolved since the beginning of the Biden administration.

China Climate Change & Climate Action

New Atlanticist

Sep 25, 2024

What the next administration should do to ensure US economic and national security

By Kimberly Donovan, Maia Nikoladze

The next administration must protect sensitive US technology, drive the energy transition, and safeguard the global financial system.

China Economy & Business

Econographics

Sep 20, 2024

Funding the European defense surge

By Konstantinos Mitsotakis

The EU is enhancing defense collaboration and investment but faces challenges in uniting member states and securing common funding.

Economy & Business European Union

Econographics

Sep 18, 2024

Stabilizing the US-China trade conflict

By Andrea Wong

Both China and the US can still find negotiation space for positive-sum outcomes which advance their economic and national security interests.

China Economy & Business

Econographics

Sep 12, 2024

It’s not too early to start grading Jerome Powell’s historic tenure

By Josh Lipsky and Benjamin Lenain

Jerome Powell's legacy hinges on his bold monetary actions during crises and how effectively these interventions will be unwound in the future.

Economy & Business Macroeconomics

Econographics

Sep 6, 2024

The problems with the IMF surcharge system

By Hung Tran

The IMF's surcharge system is doing more harm than good for borrowing countries and its justifications are facing new questions.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

New Atlanticist

Sep 5, 2024

Biden blocking Nippon Steel’s purchase of US Steel puts ‘friendshoring’ and more at risk

By Sarah Bauerle Danzman

If the US president does use authorities provided through the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to quash the deal, then there could be far-reaching consequences.

Economy & Business Japan

New Atlanticist

Sep 3, 2024

Risky business: How to save the G7 deal to mobilize $50 billion for Ukraine

By Charles Lichfield

The deal announced in Italy in June is at risk of getting caught between how the EU enacts sanctions and what the Biden administration is willing to bring before Congress.

Conflict Economy & Business

Econographics

Aug 27, 2024

Going for gold: Does the dollar’s declining share in global reserves matter?

By Hung Tran

If gold—which has recently experienced a surge in purchases by many global central banks—is included in reserve asset portfolios, the share of the US dollar is smaller than what the IMF has highlighted.

Dollar Dominance Economy & Business
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