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Econographics

Jan 5, 2022

How secure is Social Security?

By Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou

The Social Security System is estimated to run out of reserves in just 12 years. However, reform is possible and through a combination of tax increases and retirement changes, Social Security can regain solvency

Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform

In the News

Jan 5, 2022

The CBDC Tracker was featured in Yahoo Finance discussing Boston Fed’s plan to develop digital dollar

By GeoEconomics Center

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Digital Currencies Economy & Business

In the News

Jan 5, 2022

The CBDC Tracker was featured in Yahoo Finance discussing Boston Fed’s plan to develop digital dollar

By GeoEconomics Center

Read the full article here

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

Report

Jan 4, 2022

After the insurrection: How domestic extremists adapted and evolved after the January 6 US Capitol attack

By Jared Holt

This report by the Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab) provides an overview and analysis of the shifts observed in domestic extremist movements since the 2021 Capitol attack.

Elections Rule of Law

Issue briefs and reports

Jan 4, 2022

Experts react to the year since January 6

By Digital Forensic Research Lab

Domestic extremism experts weigh in on the year since the January 6 attack and their perspectives on continuing threats to US democracy.

Elections Media

In the News

Jan 3, 2022

Jain in The Hill: It’s time for an alliance of democracies

On December 20, The Hill published a joint op-ed by Scowcroft Center director for democratic order Ash Jain and executive director of the Alliance of Democracies Foundation Jonas Parello-Plesner. In the piece, they argued for the establishment of an Alliance of Democracies to bring together the United States, its allies in Europe and the Indo-Pacific, […]

Indo-Pacific International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Jan 3, 2022

The United States must ensure semiconductor supply-chain resilience—not allocate short supplies

By Robert Dohner

The current semiconductor shortage, now expected to persist well into 2022, stands out both for its longevity and consequences. The United States and its partners, like South Korea and Taiwan, can set the global standard for resiliency.

Economy & Business International Markets

In the News

Jan 3, 2022

Manning in Straits Times: US-China relations, when hawks rule

By Atlantic Council

On January 3, Manning was quoted in a Straits Times article on the consequences of hawkish foreign policy between the United States and China. “The US has become obsessed with endlessly punishing China for Xinjiang and Hong Kong. However horrible their behaviour, these are internal issues, which US agency will have zero impact in changing. […]

China Politics & Diplomacy

Blog Post

Jan 3, 2022

State of the Order: Looking Back on 2021

This special edition of State of the Order breaks down the most important events that shaped the democratic world order last year.

China Europe & Eurasia

UkraineAlert

Dec 30, 2021

How to deal with the Kremlin-created crisis in Europe

By Eurasia Center

The Kremlin appears to be setting the stage for a major conventional assault on Ukraine. Twenty-five distinguished experts and former senior officials urge the Biden administration to take decisive action.

Conflict Politics & Diplomacy

Experts

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