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Past Events

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 Middle East Tour, Peace Talks in Disarray, Trade War Ceasefire

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Matt Kaminski, Prashant Rao, and Anna Sauerbrey join guest host Carla Anne Robbins to discuss the week's top news stories.

President Donald Trump and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (right) tour the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, UAE on May 15, 2025.
Alex Brandon / AP
Global Economy

Easing Chinese Tariffs, Defying Judicial Orders, Wobbling German Government

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Lee Hockstader, Andrew Roth, and Felicia Schwartz join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele shakes hands with President Donald Trump in an Oval Office meeting on April 14, 2025.
Pool / 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