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Jim O'Neill

How the Strait of Hormuz Shutdown Impacts the Global Economy

In the News
Fox 32 Chicago
Jim O'Neill

"With the sanctions against Russia, it adds to the concern about scarcity of oil," says Council Distinguished Nonresident Fellow Lord Jim O'Neill. "It's not surprising that the markets are freaked out about this."

Jim O'Neill speaks with a Fox 32 journalist Global Economy

The Deeper Consequences of Trump's Tariff Strategy

Analysis
by Jim O'Neill

Even before the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn most of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, historic allies had begun actively exploring economic relationships with other nations.

President Donald Trump departs after signing an executive order at an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden of the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington.
Evan Vucci / AP
Global Economy

A Healthier Alternative to Trump's Tariff Obsession

Analysis
by Jim O'Neill

The US Supreme Court struck down US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. History offers a potential path forward for the economy.

President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden
Mark Schiefelbein / AP
Global Economy

Could a BRICS Currency Work?

In the News
Project Syndicate
Jim O'Neill

Distinguished Nonresident Fellow Lord Jim O'Neill (coiner of the "BRICS" acronym) weighs the possibility of a shared currency among the BRICS club.

A man walks past a money exchange shop decorated with different banknotes in Hong Kong.
Kin Cheung / AP
Global Politics

What Trump's Attack on Venezuela Means for the Region and the World

Analysis
by Coauthors

The US military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during a large-scale strike. Experts assess what the unprecedented US intervention means for Venezuela, US foreign policy, and regional and global stability.

Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro embrace in downtown Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country.
Cristian Hernandez / AP
Global Politics

The World's Fortunes Are Not a Zero-Sum Game

Analysis
by Jim O'Neill

Preventing other nations from growing to retain American greatness will only undermine the value of the dollar. In its 250th year, the United States must learn to distinguish between size and wealth.

A person stands in front of multiple computer screens
Seth Wenig / AP
Global Economy

Predictions and Reflections on America at 250

Analysis
by Coauthors

Experts share how changes in American leadership, alliances, and global engagement shaped the nation’s first 250 years—and what the current moment reveals about the next.

The US Capitol with its reflection in water
J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Global Politics

BRICS: Powerful Bloc or Political Theater?

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

British economist Lord Jim O'Neill joins Leslie Vinjamuri on Deep Dish to discuss the global relevance of the BRICS.

2025 BRICS Summit
Eraldo Peres / AP
Global Economy