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New Atlanticist

Mar 28, 2024

The G7 needs a permanent secretariat. The 2024 elections cycle demonstrates why.

By Francis Shin

Establishing a permanent secretariat would enable Group of Seven members to develop more consistent strategies together.

Economy & Business European Union

Econographics

Mar 28, 2024

Understanding the debate over IMF quota reform

By Hung Tran

The politics and mathematics of reform is tougher than it appears. A simple reform matching quotas to global economic weight will not be welcomed by many countries.

Africa China

New Atlanticist

Mar 28, 2024

The US can do more to protect religious freedom around the world

By Jeffrey Cimmino

A recent report spotlights the breadth and depth of challenges to religious freedom across the globe. Washington must act.

Human Rights Politics & Diplomacy

UkraineAlert

Mar 26, 2024

Is the US Congress finally poised to pass Ukraine aid?

By Doug Klain

After almost eight months of deadlock, the US Congress may finally be moving toward a political solution that can unlock desperately needed US aid for Ukraine, writes Doug Klain.

Conflict Defense Industry

New Atlanticist

Mar 26, 2024

In this year of elections, the US-EU Trade and Technology Council should get strategic

By Frances Burwell

On April 4, US and EU officials will meet in Leuven, Belgium, where they will need to chart a bolder way forward for the US-EU Trade and Technology Council.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Issue Brief

Mar 26, 2024

Sanctions have become a tool of first resort. But enforcement needs upgraded and updated resources.

By David Mortlock and Alex Zerden

Enforcement remains a critical but underresourced element of economic sanctions.

Economic Sanctions United States and Canada

Econographics

Mar 26, 2024

Housing costs are slowing down the US climate transition

By Joseph Webster

The US housing shortage has profound economic consequences. Less discussed is the fact that it is slowing down the US climate transition.

Energy Transitions Financial Regulation

UkraineAlert

Mar 25, 2024

The mood in wartime Ukraine: Weariness, resolve, and exasperation

By Steven Pifer, John Herbst

Ukrainians are war-weary but remain resolved to continue the fight despite growing exasperation with the country's most important partner, the United States, write Steven Pifer and John Herbst.

Conflict Drones

Women Leaders in Energy Fellowship

Mar 22, 2024

The energy transition provides opportunities for more inclusive and sustainable global growth 

By Maitha Al Shimmari, Jeanette Gitobu, Georgette Udo, Lin Yuan

The 2023 cohort of the Women Leaders in Energy and Climate Fellowship traveled to Washington, DC, for their study tour, meeting with government officials and civil society groups to discuss the global energy transition challenges that leaders contend with today.

Africa Americas

In the News

Mar 21, 2024

Graham quoted by Nikkei Asia on Chinese pharmaceutical sector and US de-risking efforts

Read the full article here.

China International Markets

Experts