Matthew Reynolds

Fellow, Economics Program
Matthew Reynolds

Matthew Reynolds is a fellow with the Economics Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Previously, he served in a variety of staff positions on Capitol Hill, including as a legislative assistant for a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee. Matt earned his MA with honors in China studies and international economics from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and his BA in international relations from Creighton University.

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Standing United Against the People’s Republic of China’s Economic Aggression and Predatory Practices

China’s rapid development and integration into the world economy has provided Beijing the opportunity to weaponize its vast market to advance its geopolitical interests. Beijing’s use of economic coercion is fast becoming a favorite foreign policy tool of the Chinese Communist Party and China’s coercive tactics are likely to evolve along with its economic power.

Congressional Testimony by Matthew Reynolds — May 18, 2023

Countering China's Economic Coercion - Report Launch

Please join the CSIS Economics Program and Freeman Chair for a discussion on how the United States and its allies can best deter China's economic coercion. 

Event by  Ambassador Rahm Emanuel  , Senator Todd Young (R-IN) , Matthew P. Goodman , Jude Blanchette , Dr. Emily Blanchard , Andrew Jory , Lingling Wei , and Matthew Reynolds — March 22, 2023

Deny, Deflect, Deter: Countering China's Economic Coercion

In a groundbreaking study of China’s economic coercion, the CSIS Economics Program finds China’s tactics largely ineffective and proposes a counterstrategy based on the logic of deterrence by denial to advance U.S. interests with allies and partners.

Report by Matthew Reynolds and Matthew P. Goodman — March 21, 2023

Five Things to Watch in 2023

CSIS Economics Program experts look ahead to the coming year and highlight five issues in international economic affairs they will be tracking in 2023.

Commentary by Matthew P. Goodman , Erin L. Murphy , Gerard DiPippo , Stephanie Segal , and Matthew Reynolds — December 20, 2022

Assessing the New Semiconductor Export Controls

CSIS fellow Matthew Reynolds analyzes the implications of recent U.S. Commerce Department export control rules targeting China’s semiconductor and supercomputing industries.

Critical Questions by Matthew Reynolds — November 3, 2022

Economic Security in Emerging Markets: A Look at India, Vietnam, and Indonesia

The CSIS Economics Program analyzes emerging economic security policies in India, Vietnam, and Indonesia and provides recommendations on how the United States and its allies can promote mutual economic security and enhance international economic rules and norms.

Brief by Matthew P. Goodman , Matthew Reynolds , and Julianne Fittipaldi — May 17, 2022

China’s Economic Coercion: Lessons from Lithuania

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 by Matthew Reynolds and Matthew P. Goodman — May 6, 2022

Sanctions in Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

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.

Critical Questions by Gerard DiPippo and Matthew Reynolds — March 2, 2022

Five Things to Watch in 2022

CSIS Economics Program experts Matthew P. Goodman, Gerard DiPippo, Jonathan E. Hillman, and Matthew Reynolds look ahead to the coming year and highlight five issues in international economic affairs they will be tracking in 2022.

Commentary by Matthew P. Goodman , Gerard DiPippo , Matthew Reynolds , and Jonathan E. Hillman — December 17, 2021