Aidan Arasasingham

Research Associate, Economics Program
Aidan Arasasingham

Aidan Arasasingham is a research associate with the Economics Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). In this role, he supports research on international economic policy, global economic governance, and the domestic foundations of U.S. power, with a focus on the Indo-Pacific. Previously, Aidan spent two summers studying in China and worked for the CSIS Scholl Chair in International Business, the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security, Holland & Knight LLP, and the Los Angeles Business Council. A national leader on higher education and economic mobility issues, Aidan represented over 285,000 students as president of the University of California Student Association and has been featured in NPR, CNN, and the Los Angeles Times. He holds a BA in global studies with minors in art history and urban planning from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

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Domestic Perspectives on IPEF’s Digital Economy Component

Based on conversations with nearly three dozen business, labor, and congressional stakeholders, this CSIS brief summarizes domestic perspectives on digital economy issues in IPEF and offers suggestions for how to enhance domestic buy-in for an IPEF digital trade agreement.

Brief by Aidan Arasasingham , Emily Benson , Matthew P. Goodman , and William Alan Reinsch — January 26, 2023

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IPEF Advances at Negotiations in Brisbane

The CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business reflect on the first negotiating round of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) in Brisbane.

Critical Questions by Aidan Arasasingham , Emily Benson , Matthew P. Goodman , and William Alan Reinsch — December 16, 2022

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IPEF Comes into Focus at LA Ministerial

The CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business analyze actions taken during the formal kick-off of negotiations for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) in Los Angeles.

Critical Questions by Aidan Arasasingham , Emily Benson , Matthew P. Goodman , and William Alan Reinsch — September 12, 2022

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Evaluating CFIUS in 2021

CSIS experts Aidan Arasasingham and Gerard DiPippo analyze transaction data from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States' (CFIUS) latest report to Congress and evaluate its implications for the future of U.S. investment screening.

Critical Questions by Aidan Arasasingham and Gerard DiPippo — August 9, 2022

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Global Economies Disrupted, Local Communities Responding

CSIS experts Matthew P. Goodman, Sarah Ladislaw, and Aidan Arasasingham summarize key lessons learned from the second season of Economy Disrupted in a new commentary and highlight the importance of cities, states, and territories engaging in U.S. foreign policy.

Commentary by Matthew P. Goodman , Sarah Ladislaw , and Aidan Arasasingham — June 30, 2022

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Quick Take on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Launch

This week, the Scholl Chair borrows a joint analysis from the Economics Program and the Scholl Chair to bring you up to date on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Launch.

Commentary by Aidan Arasasingham and Emily Benson — May 31, 2022

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Unpacking the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Launch

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.

Critical Questions by Aidan Arasasingham , Emily Benson , Matthew P. Goodman , and William Alan Reinsch — May 23, 2022

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Regional Perspectives on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

Based on conversations with representatives from over a dozen regional governments, this brief summarizes Indo-Pacific perspectives on the IPEF and offers constructive suggestions for the U.S. government to bolster its chances of securing regional buy-in.

Brief by Matthew P. Goodman and Aidan Arasasingham — April 11, 2022

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Cryptocurrency’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

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.

Critical Questions by Aidan Arasasingham and Gerard DiPippo — March 15, 2022

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