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Sinographs

Jun 2, 2025

Hong Kong highlights China’s policy of decoupling from US financial markets

By Jeremy Mark

The political benefits of an international financial center with Chinese characteristics will outweigh the pain that decoupling inflicts on China’s private sector.

China Economy & Business

Report

Jun 2, 2025

Why the Middle Corridor matters amid a geopolitical resorting

By Karel Valansi

As an influence war is intensifying over transit routes, the West must immediately recognize the strategic importance of the Middle Corridor.

Central Asia Economy & Business

Econographics

May 27, 2025

Dispatch from London: Engaging Trump without alienating the rest

By Josh Lipsky, Charles Lichfield

The GeoEconomics team traveled across the pond for a series of meetings and events to determine if the recent US-UK trade deal could be a template for other countries seeking accords with the United States.

Economy & Business International Markets

In the News

May 27, 2025

Busch’s piece on USMCA trade talks featured in the Washington International Trade Association’s USMCA Archives

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Economy & Business International Markets

In the News

May 27, 2025

Donovan and Nikoladze cited in the South China Morning Post on the rising role of gold in sanctions evasion

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

May 26, 2025

Donovan and Nikoladze cited by Kitco News on the reasons behind the surge in gold demand

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Economic Sanctions Economy & Business

In the News

May 26, 2025

Lichfield quoted in Les Echoes on potential developments in the Russia-Ukraine war in light of Trump’s change in rhetoric

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Economy & Business French

In the News

May 21, 2025

Kumar quoted by AFP on how Trump is shaping US ties with G7 countries

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Economy & Business European Union

In the News

May 21, 2025

Kumar quoted in Hindustan Times on the role of US trade negotiations in calming G7 uncertainty

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Economy & Business International Financial Institutions

Report

May 20, 2025

The European Union Growth Plan for the Western Balkans: A reality test for EU enlargement

By Valbona Zeneli, Richard Grieveson, Isabelle Ioannides, Dimitar Bechev

EU enlargement faces a test case in the Western Balkans. The current plan offers real benefits before accession, creating incentives for reform, but questions of enforceability and the relatively low amount of financial support threaten the success of the EU's political influence in the region.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

Experts

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