United States and Canada

The United States has enjoyed an unparalleled period of peace and prosperity since the end of the Second World War, due to its construction of a rules-based international order and maintenance of close alliances and partnerships. Canada has been a key partner for the United States, both due to their close economic links and their shared border, the world’s longest at 5,525 miles. Canada is also a key NATO ally for the United States and is active in international diplomacy around the world.

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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.

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion United States and Canada

In the News

Mar 26, 2024

Groen writes in The Cipher Brief about cryptocurrency and national security

Michael Groen writes about combatting illicit actors and nation states with blockchain intelligence on the digital battlefield.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Mar 26, 2024

Shaffer in Real Clear Energy: Washington Denies a Bedrock of Warfighting

Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Mar 26, 2024

Ellinas in Financial Mirror: Egypt’s natgas woes continue

China Energy & Environment

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

In the News

Mar 25, 2024

Ellinas in Financial Mirror: Oil prices to keep on rising

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

In the News

Mar 25, 2024

Bauerle Danzman quoted by Akron Beacon Journal on Nippon Steel acquisition of US Steel and friendshoring

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Economy & Business Financial Regulation

In the News

Mar 25, 2024

Graham cited by the Telegraph on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) exports and competitor responses

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Mar 25, 2024

Goldwyn quoted in S&P Global Commodity Insights on Venezuelan sanctions

Energy & Environment Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

Experts

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