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Examining the post-election landscape of the US and analysing how the president-elect should tackle major policy on immigration, trade, and the Middle East.

The European Union’s decision to sign an investment accord makes it clear that China’s geopolitical heft and allure of trade and investment are tempting.

Joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will set or renew the UK’s trade terms with 11 trading partners in just one negotiation, but its significance goes beyond strict trade interests.

How Democratic Revival Can Reboot the International System

Adapting to post-COVID-19 realities

The US clearly wants to lead in providing global public goods and upholding liberal values but making America prosperous remains an absolute requirement.

An analysis of competing fiscal, contractual and institutional regimes

Rooting out graft may be good politics at home, but it won’t fix Latin America’s socioeconomic woes.

This paper examines the root causes of the power crisis in Venezuela in the context of the steady collapse of the state in the country, to provide a series of recommendations concerning rebuilding versus replacing existing infrastructure and priorities in Venezuela’s critical energy transition. It urges the engagement of principal stakeholders in a broad, transparent dialogue to launch the reform of the electricity sector in distinct, coordinated phases. 

It’s on the United States to break the detente because Cuba’s continued isolation may have serious geopolitical consequences.

The World Trade Organization is in its deepest crisis since its creation. This requires multilateral collaboration and innovative and interdisciplinary solutions. The goal should not be to try to re-establish the status quo but rather to adapt the world trading systems to the realities and necessities of the 21st century and the new geopolitical context. What is needed is a WTO 2.0 that responds to the world’s peace, health and environmental challenges and proactively contributes to solving them.

Americans are voicing their support for Ukraine. But in the face of inflation, rising prices and partisan divides, public opinion may change.

This paper explores whether COVID-19 may have affected the traditional means illicit groups have used to launder their ill-gotten profits processes through three main channels: increased reliance on cryptocurrencies to move and launder funds tied to illicit activity; the expanded use of the internet through e-commerce sites to continue and expand trade mispricing practices to move illicit funds; and the use of FinTech and peer-to-peer payment services to transfer illicit funds.

There is an opportunity to revise a dead-end sanctions policy on Venezuela that would serve both US geostrategic interests and the goal of democratic transition.

The upcoming Summit of the Americas could be the gravestone on U.S. influence in the region.

This project looks at the role of the US, the UK, Europe, and leading members of the G20 in supporting a global recovery, and the longer-term need for investments in Infrastructure.

economic growth are expected to wipe out 20 years of economic growth, development and poverty

economic, political and global governance domains that recognizes a competitive relationship need not be an adversarial

economic sanctions to cut Iran’s economic ties to the rest of the world

Economic considerations drive the positive and negative narratives on China in Italy. The country is a trading

Examining key US foreign policy plans for climate, trade, security, and the Middle East, and the importance of strengthening global relationships and democracy.

economic security [and] national public health or safety.’ Given the importance of such functions

economic inequality and political accountability.   A week after the political upheaval which had both

economic opportunity.   The 2015 SDSR noted that ‘We are also strengthening our economic

economics and economic interest. Indeed, for all the chatter about drift and decoupling in what

Economic Council Larry Kudlow said the matter has yet to be settled. Left in limbo

economic activity will not be an easy task without a long-term plan providing infrastructure

After nearly two decades of boots on the ground, last month American forces left Afghanistan, with the Taliban retaking the country much more quickly than had been anticipated by the administration of President Biden. In this Q&A, LSE Phelan US Centre Director and Chatham House Associate Fellow Professor Peter Trubowitz looks at the withdrawal from Afghanistan. 

economic terms, China is the only sovereign nation that even comes close to matching the US share

economic inactivity, a path forward remains blocked by a standoff between an unpopular president and a diverse

economic sanctions, external pressure and maybe even a military intervention. Certainly, participating in his sham

Joe Biden aims to protect democratic values far beyond America’s shores and also strike principled, but pragmatic deals on climate and public health.

A greater emphasis from Britain on its global role over its European role could be a risk, but the Biden administration can help steer a balance.

A Chatham House expert panel outlines the challenges for delegates at the Madrid summit where the roadmap for the transatlantic alliance will be created

The popular uprisings in Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Haiti have many different causes and one thing in common: If history is any indicator, the outlook for genuine, lasting change is grim.

economically. In particular, Greece, Hungary and Italy are tilting toward China because of investment

economic integration of black citizens, slavery remains the US’s original sin. Even after

economic and environmental challenges. The plan set ambitious goals including lifting 800,000 people out of poverty

economic, and social inclusion, and access to social safety nets remain difficult to achieve, despite

economic conditions.    Breaking the cycle of instability and political violence and stopping governance

Economics, and non-resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center

economic stability. But it is premature to suggest few US interests remain. Although not without

This briefing paper tracks the evolution of Germany’s policy towards China in recent decades, founded on what was long viewed as a one-way economic bet for German business, and examines the drivers of a gradual shift in approach.

Transatlantic relations were boosted by nearly a week of summits marking U.S. President Joe Biden’s first diplomatic travels. But the months ahead will test the ability of alliances, great powers, and multilateral groups to advance global health, security, and economic opportunity, as well as whether the United States can lead the effort, say experts at leading global think tanks.

Opposing corruption in international forums is easy. Nobody is openly for it, and popular sentiment is strongly against it. Global public opinion surveys show that corruption is a primary concern of citizens all around the world, and a host of public ills can be attributed to it, from economic stagnation, to the global decline of trust in democracy and a range of other societal challenge

By addressing both short and long-term supply chain issues, G7 can pave the way to a global economic recovery and create better resilience to future shocks.

In the second of a series on the impact of the Roe v Wade ruling, we assess the economic and political damage that America’s right may unleash