GeoEconomics Commentary & Analysis

The Russian Central Bank is running out of options

By Charles Lichfield

The now-embattled institution didn't expect to be sanctioned so quickly—and was forced to prepare its response in a hurry.

Here’s why crypto won’t save the Kremlin from sanctions

By JP Schnapper-Casteras

Moscow turning to cryptocurrency to evade financial punishment is more illusory than it might appear.

State of the Union: Lessons from Biden’s moves on Russia and the US economy

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts weigh in on the key questions raised by US President Joe Biden's hour-long address.

A Report Card on China’s Central Bank Digital Currency: the e-CNY

By Ananya Kumar

China's CBDC, the e-CNY debuted at the world stage during the Olympic Games. Here's what we know so far.

What about inflation and the Russia-Ukraine crisis?

By Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou

The Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is rattling the global economy and markets.

The global economy will suffer from Russia sanctions, but not for long

By Hung Tran

Russia’s modest contribution to the global GDP means the world’s economic pain will pass even though the fallout of the invasion will define geopolitics for years.

AC Selects: Ecuador’s recovery, EU data regulation, and China’s latest digital currency

Week of February 18, 2022 Last week, the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center sat down with Vice President of Ecuador, Alfredo Borrero to discuss post-pandemic recovery, and relations with the United States and China. The Europe Center looked at the future of the the European Union’s regulation of data through the Data Governance Act (DGA) […]

FAST THINKING: The West strikes back against Russia’s Ukraine incursion

By Atlantic Council

Germany canceled Nord Stream 2, while the US and Europe hit Russian banks and elites.

Russia and China: Partners in dedollarization

By Mrugank Bhusari, Maia Nikoladze

Russia has virtually stopped receiving Dollars for its exports to China. Does the US have reason to be concerned?

Twenty questions (and expert answers) about what’s happening with Ukraine and Russia

By Atlantic Council experts

As the crisis in Eastern Europe continues to unfold, we tapped our expert network to answer the burning questions about the implications for Russia, Ukraine, and the wider world.