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Risks and Rewards: What to Expect from the Global Economy

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Joyce Chang of J.P. Morgan Chase, Phil Levy of the World Bank, and Diane Swonk of KPMG US unpack the latest policy shifts and their impact on the global economy.

Diane Swonk, Phil Levy, and Joyce Chang on the Council Stage
Ana Miyares Photography

The Power and Limits of Economic Warfare

PAST EVENT VIDEO

New York Times bestselling author Edward Fishman discusses economic statecraft, the topic of his new book.

Tom Wyler and Edward Fishman on the Council stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

Commentary & Analysis

Trump’s Tariff ‘Letter Diplomacy’ Is a Sign of Desperation

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"Sending out 50 letters gives the appearance of 'getting things done,'" Paul Poast writes. "It doesn’t matter if those actions are later reversed."

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a letter announcing tariffs
Alex Brandon / AP
US Foreign Policy

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

Research

Most Americans Think the United States Should Pursue Global Free Trade

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Large majorities of the public view international trade as good for the US economy, job creation, and people like them.

Ships are loaded at the Port of Los Angeles Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Damian Dovarganes / AP
Public Opinion

Russians Rather Endure Sanctions than Concede Ukraine War

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Most believe Russia should continue to pursue an independent foreign policy despite the sanctions, which are attributed to the West’s hostility and misunderstanding of the situation in Ukraine.

A man stands at a currency exchange office in St. Petersburg, Russia
Dmitri Lovetsky / AP
Public Opinion

Experts

Michael H. Moskow 

Vice Chair and Distinguished Fellow, Global Economy
Council expert Michael H. Moskow