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New Atlanticist

May 9, 2025

The new pope is American. He is also Peruvian. Why does it matter?

By Martin Cassinelli

Pope Leo XIV’s unique combination of identities could help him reframe US–Latin American relations in more humane and values-driven terms.

Human Rights
Latin America

EnergySource

May 9, 2025

Environmental risk weighs heavily on the possible rewards of deep sea mining 

By William Yancey Brown

Despite growing political momentum to advance deep sea mining for critical minerals, the practice remains at odds with existing US and international environmental laws. Current proposals fail to meet legal standards, and the potential for irreversible damage to marine ecosystems raises serious concerns.

Critical Minerals
Energy & Environment

In the News

May 9, 2025

Lipsky interviewed by CNBC on the limited scope of the US-UK trade deal

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Economy & Business
International Markets

In the News

May 9, 2025

Dollar Dominance Monitor cited in Reuters on the global reliance of the dollar

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Economy & Business
International Markets

In the News

May 9, 2025

CBDC Tracker cited by the US Treasury Department on global development of CBDCs

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Digital Currencies
Digital Policy

In the News

May 9, 2025

Donovan hosted by ACAMS for a podcast on geopolitical trends and the emergence of the Axis of Evasion

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Economic Sanctions
Economy & Business

In the News

May 9, 2025

Graham cited by the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology on US reliance on Chinese pharmaceuticals

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Economy & Business
International Markets

In the News

May 9, 2025

Lipsky and Bhusari cited in Business Insider on US electronic imports from China

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Economy & Business
International Markets

In the News

May 9, 2025

Kumar referenced in the T7 Canada Communiqué

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Digital Currencies
Digital Policy

In the News

May 9, 2025

Lipsky quoted in Axios on the lasting impact of Trump’s tariffs

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Economy & Business
International Markets

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