Econographics

Jul 29, 2025

Safeguarding Uyghur human rights: The US should leverage economic statecraft tools to end Uyghur forced labor

By Nazima Tursun

Through sanctions and the adoption of anti-forced labor legislation, the United States has led the global effort to combat China’s forced labor practices. While these measures have moved the needle in the fight against forced labor, widespread tariffs and the absence of new punitive measures targeting forced labor may cause progress to stagnate.

China Economic Sanctions

Fast Thinking

Jul 27, 2025

How big a deal is the new US-EU trade announcement?

By Atlantic Council

Our experts unpack the framework for a trade deal announced by US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday in Scotland.

Economy & Business European Union

Experts react

Jul 23, 2025

Experts react: What Trump’s new AI Action Plan means for tech, energy, the economy, and more 

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts unpack how the Trump administration’s AI Action Plan will impact the US tech industry, energy policy, and global AI governance.

Artificial Intelligence China

Econographics

Jul 21, 2025

Why European businesses are now stuck in the middle of an EU-China storm

By Alisha Chhangani

If relations continue to deteriorate, the world’s three major economies could find themselves in economic conflict and European businesses will be caught squarely in the middle. 

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jul 18, 2025

Four questions (and expert answers) on the new US cryptocurrency legislation

By Atlantic Council experts

Atlantic Council experts pull back the curtain on three new pieces of legislation on digital currencies, covering everything from stablecoins to CBDCs.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

Econographics

Jul 17, 2025

Charting a strategic path for Syria’s postwar reconstruction

By Kimberly Donovan, Jonathan Panikoff, Lize de Kruijf, Manal Fatima

As Syria emerges from over a decade of conflict, easing sanctions by the United States, the European Union (EU), and other European partners is an important step toward reintegrating Syria into the global economy. Yet, for a country that has been economically isolated for over fourteen years, lifting sanctions is only the beginning.

Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jul 17, 2025

What Ancient Greece can teach the United States about defending against cyber attacks

By Carole House

Applying lessons from the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC to present-day cyber warfare is surprisingly instructive.

Cybersecurity Iran

Testimony

Jul 16, 2025

Sarah Bauerle Danzman testifies before the House Committee on Financial Services on US policy on investment security

By Sarah Bauerle Danzman

Danzman’s testimony touched upon how to craft clear, consistent, and collaborative national security regulations for inbound and outbound investment.

Economy & Business United States and Canada

Inflection Points

Jul 15, 2025

Beware the ‘dangerous disconnect’ between Trump and the markets on tariffs

By Frederick Kempe

The US president’s approach to tariffs is about leveraging the United States’ economic power for ends that go beyond trade.

Economy & Business International Markets

Econographics

Jul 14, 2025

Injecting new life into Europe’s life science industry to improve competitiveness

By Emma Nix

US turmoil under Trump has shaken the life sciences sector, prompting top researchers to consider leaving. Europe now has a rare chance to attract this talent and revive its biotech and pharma industries—but only if it moves quickly and decisively before China does.

China Economy & Business
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