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Critical Questions
Strangling the Bear? The Sanctions on Russia after Four Months
June 22, 2022 | Gerard DiPippo CSIS senior fellow Gerard DiPippo assesses the effect Western sanctions are having on the Russian economy and war effort, evaluates additional potential sanctions, and discusses lessons learned for economic statecraft.

Commentary
A Transactional Mindset Won’t Win in the Indo-Pacific
June 10, 2022 | Matthew P. Goodman While high turnout at the IPEF launch indicates a strong regional demand signal for U.S. economic engagement, the key now for the Biden administration is to demonstrate that it is committed to a long-term, strategic economic relationship with Indo-Pacific partners.

Critical Questions
Unpacking the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Launch
May 23, 2022 | Aidan Arasasingham, Emily Benson, Matthew P. Goodman, William Alan Reinsch The CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business unpack the formal launch of the Biden administration's Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) and its implications for U.S. economic and trade engagement in the critical region.

Commentary
China’s Economic Coercion: Lessons from Lithuania
May 6, 2022 | Matthew Reynolds, Matthew P. Goodman CSIS experts Matthew Reynolds and Matthew P. Goodman assess what lessons can be learned from the coercive economic actions China has taken against Lithuania.

Commentary
Deterrence First: Applying Lessons from Sanctions on Russia to China
May 3, 2022 | Gerard DiPippo CSIS senior fellow Gerard DiPippo analyzes how lessons learned from the use of economic sanctions on Russia may apply to a potential future conflict with China over Taiwan.

Critical Questions
Cryptocurrency’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine Crisis
March 15, 2022 | Aidan Arasasingham, Gerard DiPippo The CSIS Economics Program assesses whether crypto can be used to evade sanctions and shift funds in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Commentary
Ukraine Conflict Cripples G20 but Unifies G7
March 10, 2022 | Mark Sobel CSIS senior adviser Mark Sobel predicts how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will cripple the G20 and elevate the importance of the G7 as a forum for Western economic cooperation.

Commentary
Comments on the U.S. Government’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Paper: Non-security Aspects
March 9, 2022 | James Wallar CSIS senior associate James Wallar comments on how the forthcoming Indo-Pacific Economic Framework can achieve staying power among regional partners.

Critical Questions
Sanctions in Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
March 2, 2022 | Gerard DiPippo, Matthew Reynolds The CSIS Economics Program examines recent economic sanctions against Russia for their invasion of Ukraine and the implication of this escalation of economic statecraft on the global economy and geopolitics.

Commentary
Economics Disrupted
March 1, 2022 | Matthew P. Goodman The global economic outlook could darken further if Moscow retaliates with energy export restraints, cyberattacks, or seizure of Western assets in Russia.

Critical Questions
Global Gateway’s Infrastructure Plan for Africa Announced at EU-AU Summit
February 28, 2022 | Matthew P. Goodman The European Union launched the first leg of Global Gateway during the EU-AU summit in February. Here's how it will impact infrastructure on the African continent.

Critical Questions
Takeaways from President Biden’s Supply Chain Plan for 2022
February 28, 2022 | Aidan Arasasingham, Emily Benson, William Alan Reinsch The CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business dive into the Biden administration’s Plan to Revitalize American Manufacturing and Secure Critical Supply Chains in 2022.

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