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Will Maduro Hold on to Power in Venezuela’s 2024 Election?The closely watched elections on July 28 will determine whether incumbent President Nicolás Maduro wins a third term or allows a democratic transition.
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Sri Lanka’s Bond Deal Should Not Set a PrecedentRather than reducing the risk of future debt trouble, Sri Lanka’s macro-linked bonds set up the risk that Sri Lanka will fall back into debt trouble in 2029 or 2030.
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U.S.-China Economic Relations With Jay ShambaughJay Shambaugh discusses U.S.-China macroeconomic engagement and dialogue with Chinese leadership on overcapacity and economic imbalances.The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings the world's foremost economic policymakers and scholars to address members on current topics in international economics and U.S. monetary policy. This meeting series is presented by RealEcon: Reimagining American Economic Leadership, a CFR initiative of the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies. This meeting is also part of CFR’s China Strategy Initiative.For those attending virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
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The Economics of Hosting the Olympic GamesThe costs of hosting the Olympics have skyrocketed, while the economic benefits are far from clear. The 2024 Paris Olympics could be a test of whether reforms to the process have made hosting a better deal.
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Cyber Month in Review: June 2024Supreme Court issues Murthy v. Missouri decision; Polish parliament withdraws immunity for lawmaker; UN adopts AI resolution; major privacy bills scuttled in Congress; OpenAI will block access to tools in China.
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Women This Week: Women Excluded From UN-led Talks on AfghanistanWelcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers June 29 to July 3.
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The Unbearable Lightness of U.S. Trade PolicyU.S. policymakers are ignoring some of the negative trade-offs of current trade policy to the detriment of American global leadership.
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Rumors of a Political CaptureAccusations of influence peddling in the heart of its presidency raise the ugly scepter of state capture in Nigeria.
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Women This Week: Women Positioned to Lead the European Union in Top JobsWelcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers June 22 to June 28.
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The Supreme Court Was Right on Murthy v. MissouriIn a fight over social media, misinformation, free speech, and the role of government, this ruling isn’t about censorship; it’s about facts.
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U.S.-China RelationsThe United States and China have one of the world’s most important and complex bilateral relationships. Since 1949, the countries have experienced periods of both tension and cooperation over issues including trade, climate change, and Taiwan.
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A Strategy for U.S. Competitiveness in InnovationInnovation power is playing a critical role in today’s world order, affecting global economies, militaries, and societies. Panelists discuss the strategy needed for the United States to compete in this space to ensure its national security, economic prosperity, and global influence.
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Haiti’s Troubled Path to DevelopmentHobbled by foreign interventions, political instability, and natural disasters, the former French colony is paralyzed by multiple crises.
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Mobilizing Clean Energy Financing through the Multilateral Development BanksA new paper published by the MIT Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research (CEEPR) puts forward an ambitious agenda for innovation in clean energy finance.
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C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics With Lawrence H. SummersThe C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings the world's foremost economic policymakers and scholars to address members on current topics in international economics and U.S. monetary policy. This meeting series is presented by RealEcon: Reimagining American Economic Leadership, a CFR initiative of the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies. For those attending virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this meeting will be posted on the CFR website.