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Economics The global economy in 2020, by the numbers The pandemic has made this a historic year for the global economy. Our GeoEconomics staff and senior fellows have selected the numbers that best capture the global economy’s journey in 2020—and what lies in store for 2021. See the numbers Contribute Your generosity helps us to shape the global future together Support our work by donating to the Atlantic Council. You may contribute to the program or project of your interest, or you may donate an unrestricted gift. We are grateful for your support of the Atlantic Council and hope you will consider an end of year donation. Make a contribution China Global strategy 2021: An allied strategy for China Working together, like-minded allies and partners can once again advance their interests and values, and the broader rules-based system, and fend off the twenty-first-century challenge posed by the Chinese Communist Party. Check out the strategy paper Brexit What the Brexit deal solves—and what it doesn’t After more than four years of contentious negotiations, last-minute compromises by the United Kingdom and European Union have finally pushed a post-Brexit trade agreement over the finish line. But the agreement leaves many details open for future disputes. Read Hung Tran's analysisAs the global community continues to grapple with COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Atlantic Council is open for business. Our business, meetings, and events, however, are occurring virtually. For more information, please read a statement from our President and CEO. Fri, Nov 6, 2020 Biden s victory provides an inflection point for American democracy A Biden victory provides an opportunity for Americans to regain their appetite for compromise at home to tackle the country’s most pressing challenges and for international common cause to safeguard the gains in democracy and prosperity of the past seventy-five years. Inflection Points Frederick Kempe Elections United States and Canada Thu, Nov 12, 2020 Complex identities: Kamala Harris and US foreign policy towards the Caribbean Due to both her experience and her story, Kamala Devi Harris, alongside President-elect Joe Biden, provides an important new symbol of what the United States stands for in the world and could usher in a new era for US-Caribbean relations. New Atlanticist Vicki Assevero Caribbean Climate Change Climate ActionElections 2020: America’s Role in the World is a series of conversations on the top foreign policy priorities for the next four years, featuring the most prominent voices shaping the national dialogue. From the Conventions to the Elections, the series will explore key questions concerning America’s role and interests in the world, bringing a foreign policy perspective to the conversation and addressing the most critical issues at the intersection between the domestic and international spheres. The way forward: America’s role in the world after the US presidential election A discussion about what the results of the 2020 elections portend for the United States and the international community.THU, NOV 12, 2020 12:00 PMONLINE EVENT Read More 2020 road to the White House: Why Latin America and the Latino vote matter The 2020 US presidential election is around the corner and the US Latino population is set to play a crucial role in electing the next US president, accounting for 13.3 percent of all eligible voters.WED, OCT 28, 2020 3:00 PMONLINE EVENT Read More Domestic violent extremism and the 2020 election With the 2020 election approaching, threats of domestic violence and extremism have escalated across the United States. Extremism experts join the DFRLab to contextualize the growth of these organizations and explain how they leverage the internet to plan and engage in violent actions.WED, OCT 21, 2020 4:00 PMONLINE EVENT Read More Will democracy prevail? Belarus Belarus August 2020 presidential election saw widespread protests and serious fraud allegations as President Lukashenka claimed victory against popular opposition candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. Following a brutal crackdown against protestors by security forces, will Belarus begin its transition to democracy, or will Belarusians face further repression as Lukashenka s rule falters? Mon, Dec 21, 2020 Terror tactics fail to stop the rise of a democratic Belarus By seeking to subjugate his own population, dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka is unwittingly pushing the Belarusian people away from the Soviet past and towards a democratic European future. Read More A global crisis While global policymakers race to contain the coronavirus, the outbreak has already disrupted the global economy and challenged the strength of societies. The pandemic has transformed relations between countries and could trigger a significant shift in the international order. Wed, Sep 30, 2020 Nepal in the face of intersectional crises: A history of mismanagement Nepal’s poor governance track record—characterized by inadequate leadership after the 2015 earthquake, a divided ruling party, corruption and mishandling of funds by the government, and questionable governance practices by the prime minister—not only puts the population at a disadvantage in weathering the pandemic, but it also may deal additional blows to the country’s health and economic wellbeing. Read More Mon, Sep 14, 2020 IDB president warns of a looming COVID debt crisis in Latin America, but also highlights opportunities Actions taken throughout the region to control not only the pandemic, but also “the spread of poverty [and] the spread of unemployment,” have “increased debt to households, to governments, and to businesses,” Moreno explained, while the restrictions of movement and commerce imposed to curb the spread of the virus will make it more difficult for Latin American economies to cope with this debt once the initial phase of the crisis is over. New Atlanticist David A. Wemer Coronavirus Future of Work#ACFrontPage harnesses the convening power and expertise of the Council’s fourteen programs and centers to spotlight the world’s most prominent leaders and the most compelling ideas across sectors. The virtual platform engages new audiences eager for nonpartisan and constructive solutions to current global challenges. This widely promoted 45-minute program features the Council’s most important guests and content serving as the highlight of our programming each week. Iraq’s static budget process Online Event A new paper by the Iraq Initiative outlines the inefficiencies inherent in Iraq’s current budget process and the need for a revamped, dynamic and transparent budget mechanism. Tech and data recommendations for the new administration Online Event An episode of the GeoTech Hour with panelists making recommendations of how the new U.S. administration can prioritize data and tech applications to promote prosperity and peace locally and globally. Women s gains in Afghanistan: Supporting economic opportunities for Afghan women as a driver of peace and security Online Event The Atlantic Council, in partnership with the US-Afghan Women’s Council and the American Council on Women, Peace and Security, hosts a conversation about the gains that women have made in Afghanistan, the critical role of Afghan women in Afghanistan’s peace and security, and the role US actors have in partnering with and empowering Afghan women. Mon, Jun 29, 2020 NAFTA’s successor is about to take effect. Here’s why it will be good for North America—and bad for the WTO While the USMCA preserves free-trade flows among the three member countries, its use by the United States as a template for future trade negotiations, starting with the EU and the United Kingdom, would have a far-reaching effect on future developments of world trade. New Atlanticist Hung Tran Mexico Trade Mon, Jun 8, 2020 Where does China really stand on debt relief? So far, many developing countries have avoided the worst effects of the virus. But it may be only a matter of time before underdeveloped health systems are overwhelmed. China can make a big difference by accelerating debt relief. But it is not clear whether Beijing is prepared to act under any motivation beyond the bottom-line concerns of its own lending institutions. New Atlanticist Jeremy Mark China Coronavirus Countering Russia s challenge to the free world Over the past decade, the Kremlin has executed a concerted strategy to undermine the cohesion of, and confidence in, democratically-elected governments in Europe and around the world. In response, leading democracies have acted to counter Russia by enacting sanctions and pursuing other measures aimed at defending frontline states against Russian aggression. Issue Brief Edward Fishman, Ash Jain Economic Sanctions Economy Business United States interests and policy choices in the Middle East: We didn’t start the fire In a new report, Dr. Michael S. Bell, a professor at the National Defense University’s Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, defines those interests, highlights major threats to them, and offers recommendations for US policy makers. In-Depth Research Reports Michael S. Bell Middle East National SecurityAmong the most significant events on the Washington calendar celebrating global leaders, the Distinguished Leadership Awards is one of the Atlantic Council’s flagship convenings – bringing together a global audience of over 800 guests from more than fifty countries–including global policymakers, business leaders, military brass, and top-tier media. Global Energy Forum The Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Forum is the go-to conference on the geopolitics of the energy transformation, where energy and foreign policy leaders come together to set the energy agenda for the year and examine the longer-term geopolitical and geo-economic implications of the changing energy system. Held in Abu Dhabi 10-12 January under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, the forum is held in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Industry, ADNOC, and Mubadala, and is part of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Read More The tenth annual Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards honored President of the Republic of Chile Sebastián Piñera; Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte; Brian Grazer, storyteller, movie and television producer, founder, and philanthropist; will.i.am, founder of the Black Eyed Peas, Founder CEO of I.AM+, and Founder and President, i.am.angel Foundation. Read More What the Brexit deal solves—and what it doesn’t After more than four years of contentious negotiations, last-minute compromises by the United Kingdom and European Union have finally pushed a post-Brexit trade agreement over the finish line. But the agreement leaves many details open for future disputes. New Atlanticist Hung Tran Economy Business European Union How Moroccans reacted to normalization with Israel Moroccans were not surprised to see their country became the fourth Arab nation to normalize relations with Israel—it was the US’s recognition of Western Sahara that astonished them since Morocco’s identity is intertwined with that of Western Sahara. MENASource Zineb Riboua Middle East North Africa Five decades of Baathism survived because of nationalism Implicit in understanding the role of nationalism in maintaining the Assad regime’s survival is exploring the extent to which this ideology has given support to it. MENASource Rahaf Aldoughli Middle East SyriaThe growing threats of climate change, migration, natural disasters, and spillover from violent conflict are forcing policy makers to focus on the resilience of their societies and institutions. While not all crises can be avoided, societies can be made more resilient through proper preparation before, during, and after a disaster or shock occurs.READ MOREThe rise of the internet and online social networks has altered the scope and scale at which people access, consume, and communicate information. But the same technologies that have democratized access to information have also enabled malicious actors who seek to undermine our democratic values and processes. Disinformation is false or misleading information spread with the intention to deceive. READ MORENATO is the bedrock of transatlantic security, encompassing nearly thirty democracies across North America and Europe. Created to defend against the Soviet Union, the Alliance today protects member states against conventional attack, engages in peacekeeping and stabilization operations, and leads counterterrorism and piracy efforts. NATO works with partner countries around the world and continues to promise an “open door” for countries to become members if they fulfill the Alliance’s democratic and operational standards.READ MORE A continent of fifty-four nations, Africa holds vast opportunity and promise. Its 1.2 billion population is expected to double by 2050 and become the world’s largest region. Alongside this demographic boom, Africa is home to almost half the world’s fastest-growing economies as its leaders are taking steps to expand the movement of goods, people, and capital within the continent. Demand for democracy is high and protest movements have proven that citizen activism can unseat consolidated African strongmen.READ MOREStretching from the shores of the Atlantic to the mountains of Central Asia, the European and Eurasian landmass contains both some of the most stable and wealthy countries in the world, as well as some of the poorest and those led by repressive regimes. After centuries of devastating conflicts, new institutions and organizations for economic, political, and security integration provide an opportunity to bring stabilityREAD MORE Stretching from the Western Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean, the Middle East continues to be a region struggling with violent conflict, political repression, and poor development. Numerous pro-democracy protest movements, a burgeoning youth population, and efforts to reform governments and lessen economic dependence on oil, however, are causes for optimism. The United States and the international community must remain engaged with the region to provide support for these positive moves and to address the many remaining challenges.READ MORE Subscribe to our new Fast Thinking news alerts Want to be the first to get up to speed on the meaning of big, breaking international developments? We have you covered! 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