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Global Issues We Can't Ignore

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Three leaders—whose work was recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize— joined the Council to explain their visions for tackling the world's most pressing problems in this challenging and uncertain environment.

A person holds up a sign saying "90 million reasons for change" outside the Google offices
Reuters

Winning the Recovery with David Cote and Henry M. Paulson, Jr.

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Global Economy Series

David Cote, former CEO of Honeywell, and former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Henry M. Paulson, Jr., shared their experiences of leadership and recovery during a time of crisis.

Closed sign hangs in a window of a business.
Tim Mossholder

The Trump vs. Xi Superpower Showdown

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China's Changing Landscape

Bob Davis and Lingling Wei of the Wall Street Journal discussed how US-China relations have reached a tipping point and what to expect as tensions increase.

President Donald J. Trump joins Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, at the G20 Japan Summit

Should We Worry About the Deficit?

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Economist Stephanie Kelton explains why she believes a fundamental rethinking of deficits is essential to get the US through the COVID-19 crisis and an equitable recovery.

US Treasury Dept building in Washington, DC
R Boed

Business, Security, and the Global 5G Competition

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McKinsey's Venkat Atluri, the Wilson Center's Meg King, and DLA Piper's Edward "Smitty" Smith joined the Council for a conversation about what we should expect from the next generation of wireless technology.

An iPhone 12 Pro connected to 5G
James Yarema

Paul Krugman on Pandemic Economics and the Path to Recovery

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Global Economy Series

Nobel Laureate and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman discussed the economic outlook and path to recovery after the spread of COVID-19.

A nearly empty flight from Beijing to LA amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Mx. Granger

Patrick Harker on the Federal Reserve's Response to COVID-19

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Global Economy Series

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker joined the Council to share his insights on the key risks facing the US economy during the coronavirus pandemic.

Federal Reserve Bank of New Orleans bank building
Tony Webster

From Islam to Oil: Inside Saudi Arabia’s Influence

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With oil prices now at their lowest point in decades, journalist Krithika Varagur joined the Council's Cécile Shea for a revealing look at the rise of Saudi regional and global influence.

Wadi As-Sirhan Basin, Saudi Arabia
NASA

Diane Swonk on the Coronavirus Impact and 2020 Economic Currents

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Global Economy Series

Grant Thornton's chief economist Diane Swonk joined The Economist's Midwest Correspondent Adam Roberts for a conversation on 2020's economic currents and the developing impact of COVID-19.

A store closed sign, due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Erik McLean

Trade Wars, Slowing Global Economy, and Monetary Policy

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The president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Robert S. Kaplan, joined the Council for an important discussion: what type of monetary policy will the Fed prescribe to insulate the US economy from external risks?

Exterior of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Andreas Praefcke