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Anger at the perceived failure of the political class has driven a wave of populist leaders but their lack of economic success is worrying for the region's future.

The 21st-century global economy has different drivers from those in the previous century. Amid ever more politicized trade relations, economic diplomacy needs a more transparent framework.

The government’s latest economic package falls short of the reforms needed for sustained growth.

With more than $4 trillion already promised focused on workers, inequality, and sustainability, a transformative approach could spell the end for neoliberalism.

economic system, notably the WTO. Now we find ourselves entangled in economic interdependence with a rival

economic and non-economic concerns are linked. This is the current but by no means

economic landscape will be key to deepening Latin America’s economic recovery. The commodity

economic, political and social crisis that the pandemic has unravelled? Photo by Mateus Bononi/Getty Images

economic elites who accept these lessons. Stability will come partially at their expense, not by an unachievable

Economic Affairs, World Economic Situation and Prospects 2021, (United Nations, 2021),   p.116. Julian

Economic Inequality’. There is one small problem with this hypothesis. Inequality has actually been

economic growth; promoting democracy and the rule of law; countering foreign ‘malign

economic and trade policy, national security, multinational engagement and human rights. At the executive level

economic inequalities; and the inability of the federal government to lead an effective response. SUS has been

economic sanctions against Venezuela, despite pressure from the US administration.  It also unsuccessfully promoted

This briefing, which is published under the Global Economy and Finance Programme’s ‘Rebuilding International Economic Cooperation’ project, highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating economic and social insecurity for more than 2 billion people employed in the informal sector, and adding to global inequality. A radical rethink of the nature of work and social insurance is needed.

The decision in 1971 to suspend the convertibility of the US dollar into gold has lessons for addressing the challenges faced by the modern international economic system.

The current dispute between the US and China goes far beyond trade tariffs and tit-for-tat reprisals: the underlying driver is a race for global technological supremacy. This paper examines the risks of greater strategic competition as well as potential solutions for mitigating the impacts of the US–China economic confrontation.

virus, or an economic downturn, or perfidious foreigners. Victimhood is a powerful political rallying cry.

economic activity has thrown millions into extreme poverty. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) – a major

With trade tensions increasingly politicized, a key appeals process suspended and COVID-19 creating huge economic challenges, a modernized and fully functioning WTO is more essential than ever. This paper makes the case for transatlantic cooperation as a necessary, though insufficient alone, condition for WTO reform.

A new approach for the US to strengthen economic and strategic ties in the region, advance strong rules for new trade issues, and tackle China’s trade policies.

The proposed global minimum rate could release large economic gains and help reduce popular distrust against multinational companies.

The growth of Chinese wealth and military power, combined with a more diplomatically and militarily active regime in Beijing, represents an epochal change in international politics.

This paper examines the governance problems in the monetary system and global trade and regulation. It then explores whether issues have arisen because the US has given up its dominant role, and if so how these might be rectified.

The first few gatherings of the G20, at the height of the global financial crisis, yielded concrete results, and seemed to promise an auspicious future for global governance. But in the years since, the group has increasingly replaced action with empty talk.

With no end in sight for the trade tensions between the US and China, efforts to advance the circular economy in both economies are seemingly under threat.

The nationalist urge to keep the world off your back extends to foreign finance.

The UK government seems to have balanced competing interests of the economy, national security and relations with America. But the full US response remains to be seen.

Supporters attend the campaign rally for Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders in Los Angeles

Managing relations with China once the COVID-19 crisis abates will be one of the biggest challenges facing political leaders in the United States and Europe – two of the areas worst-hit by the virus that originated in China.

Democracy is often depicted as a means to peacefully resolve political conflict and socioeconomic discontent. But what happens when that essential safety valve of elections has been closed off?

COVID-19 exposes the fragility of global supply chains, leaving companies and policymakers to reconsider a decades-long focus on efficiency and reducing costs by operating on a ‘just in time’ basis.

Amy Walter and Adam Boulton discuss the current state of the nation and what this means for the US presidential election.

United States trade representative Robert E Lighthizer provides his outlook on the future of international trading systems in a COVID-19 world.

This discussion considers how philosophically aligned the EU and the US currently are, and how important this alignment is in ensuring a fruitful relationship.

Tony Blinken discusses the impact of COVID-19 and the 2020 US presidential elections on America’s global role.

Examining the impact of COVID-19 on US domestic priorities and foreign policy commitments.

As part of the launch of Chatham House’s centenary celebrations for 2020, US Secretary of the Treasury Steven T Mnuchin reflects on the future of the global order.

This paper summarizes the US mission in Somalia, analyses how it is being implemented, and assesses whether US policy in Somalia is working. It also outlines three scenarios for future US engagement.

The US, EU, and UK should focus on their set of bilateral trade negotiations, address shared concerns regarding the global trade system, and remove underlying trade tensions among themselves.

A ‘diplomatic romance’ between old friends ultimately reflects a convergence of interests – Canada and the UK have good reasons to gravitate towards each other.

On 7 October, Vice President Mike Pence and California Senator Kamala Harris went head-to-head in the first and only vice presidential debate.

What difference can an election make? A range of leading experts consider the most pressing foreign policy challenges for the next US president, and examine how the outcome of the 2020 election will affect these. 

With less than two weeks left until the elections, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden faced off for the final time on 22 October.

As the evolution of climate policy sees carbon-neutral targets and climate taxes going more mainstream, the trade regime is being put under increasing pressure.