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EconoGraphics

Apr 21, 2022

Two years in: Assessing US and Euro area’s pandemic fiscal responses

By Jeff Goldstein

Policymakers should examine their country’s fiscal policy infrastructure to ensure both approaches can be efficiently utilized during a future crisis.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Econographics

Apr 21, 2022

The North-South divide is growing. Can a new Bretton Woods help?

By Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou

The growing divide is under the scanner as US Treasury Secretary Yellen and Colombian Finance Minister Restrepo both voiced a need to modernize the institutions.

Americas China

In the News

Apr 21, 2022

Samotin in Foreign Affairs: A high-reward, low-risk approach to AI military innovation

By Atlantic Council

On April 21, Laura Resnik Samotin co-authored a Foreign Affairs article with Michael Horowitz and Lauren Khan. They argue that the United States is unprepared for strategic competition over AI development, and lay out a framework to safely and quickly operationalize the technology. “The United States, then, faces dueling risks from AI. If it moves […]

China Defense Technologies

New Atlanticist

Apr 20, 2022

How Biden can secure better trade terms

By Mark Linscott

Here's why the US Generalized System of Preferences program could be a vital tool in addressing US export interests.

Economy & Business Macroeconomics
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New Atlanticist

Apr 20, 2022

Russian War Report: Google refutes misleading claims about blurring Russian military assets

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

Thousands of posts online claim Google Maps unblurred satellite images of Russian military installations. Meanwhile, Russia hesitates to ban YouTube and a troll campaign distracts from Bucha.

Disinformation Internet

In the News

Apr 20, 2022

Kroenig in the Wall Street Journal on tactical nuclear weapons

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig argues for the United States to invest in tactical nuclear weapons by outlining a scenario where Russia invades Estonia, which triggers NATO's Article V.

China Conflict

Econographics

Apr 20, 2022

China to roll out its version of quantitative easing

By Hung Tran

China's new Financial Stability Law creates a new framework for furthering financial stability in the country. This has implications for the United States, which is undergoing fiscal tightening, as well as emerging markets, where portfolio capital has begun flowing outward.

China East Asia

In the News

Apr 20, 2022

Kroenig in the Washington Post on Russian “escalate-to-deescalate” strategy

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig breaks down the Kremlin’s “escalate-to-deescalate” strategy, and how a cautious US response plays into Russian hands.

Conflict Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Apr 20, 2022

Manning in The Hill: What if the Ukraine victory scenario falters?

By Atlantic Council

On April 20, Robert Manning published his biweekly op-ed in the Hill, urging consideration of possible outcomes to the war in Ukraine.  “The buzz inside the Beltway is that Ukraine is winning and victory is on the horizon. The thinking goes that if we give them everything they need, inflict maximum pain on Russia Ukraine will win. […]

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Apr 20, 2022

Bird in The National Interest: How the United States can get Taiwan right

By Atlantic Council

On April 20, an article by former NAEI YGP Sam Bird was published in the National Interest, challenging prevailing thinking about US policy towards Taiwan. Bird made the case for the US enabling Taiwan’s defense by providing low-cost weapons, but not overcommitting to the island’s security and risking US interests. The essay won the John […]

China Crisis Management

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