GeoEconomics Commentary & Analysis

We offer real-time analysis and commentary on a range of economic issues including international trade, economic sanctions, the European economy, and inclusive growth.

New Atlanticist

Sep 22, 2023

US trade representative backs EU in China anti-subsidy investigation

By Nick Fouriezos

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai reiterated the importance of managing the US-China relationship at the Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics.

China Economy & Business

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Sep 22, 2023

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai: ‘Global trade today is not happening on a level playing field’

By Atlantic Council

At the Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics, US Trade Representative Katherine Tai unpacked the latest news in US-EU trade relations.

China Europe & Eurasia

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Sep 22, 2023

German economy minister: The shifting tides of globalization are creating new challenges for market economies

By Atlantic Council

At the Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics, Robert Habeck spoke about strengthening Europe's economic sovereignty and the increased US focus on China.

China Climate Change & Climate Action

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Sep 22, 2023

Dutch Deputy Prime Minister Sigrid Kaag on how the EU can use geoeconomic tools to ‘assert itself on the international stage’

By Atlantic Council

At the Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics, the Dutch finance minister also laid out the "significant effect" that sanctions have had on Russia's economy.

Europe & Eurasia European Union

New Atlanticist

Sep 21, 2023

The West won’t seize Russia’s reserves any time soon. Here’s what it can do with the funds instead.

By Kimberly Donovan, Charles Lichfield

Frozen Russian assets could be invested profitably, with the goal of creating an annuity for Ukraine of at least two billion dollars a year.

Conflict Economy & Business
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva holds up a logo for the 2023 global policy agenda at the start of a news conference during the 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Washington, U.S., April 13, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

Econographics

Sep 19, 2023

How the IMF can make sovereign debt restructuring more effective

By Bruce Shen and Euel Kebebew

In light global debt crisis, the IMF plays crucial role in navigating complexities exacerbated by COVID-19, emphasizing transparency, incentives, and innovative financial tools for effective debt management.

China Economy & Business

Econographics

Sep 18, 2023

How Germany’s security strategy incorporates economic resilience

By Hung Tran

The National Security Strategy represents a step forward for Germany, but highlights how difficult "integrated security" can be.

China Economy & Business

EnergySource

Sep 14, 2023

What to do about Russia’s energy trojan horse

By Olga Khakova, Charles Lichfield

The future of Gazprom’s piped deliveries to Europe looks bleak. However, Europe has no binding timeline for phasing out Russia’s growing LNG exports. Reducing these import will be critical to bringing Ukraine closer to victory and for securing Europe’s energy system.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Sep 10, 2023

Experts react: Did India’s G20 just crack the code for diplomatic consensus?

By Atlantic Council experts

The Russian and Chinese leaders were not at the summit, but that did not stop the Group of Twenty leaders from approving an eighty-three-paragraph declaration that added the African Union to the group.

Africa Brazil

New Atlanticist

Sep 8, 2023

Five ways the West might increase pressure on the Russian economy

By Brian O’Toole, Daniel Fried

The crumbling Russian macroeconomy may entice Western policymakers to knock Russian President Vladimir Putin and his power centers further off balance. 

Conflict Economy & Business
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