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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

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The ReCap | Next Steps in the Evolution of Development Finance

On February 9, 2023, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen visited CSIS for a keynote address hosted by the CSIS Economics Program. Secretary Yellen’s address focused primarily on evolving the multilateral development banks to address growing global challenges, followed by a panel discussion with experts.

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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

Chinese Assessments of Countersanctions Strategies

Please join the Interpret: China project and the CSIS Economics Program for an expert panel discussion of Chinese countersanctions strategies. 

Event by Jude Blanchette , Gerard DiPippo , Martin Chorzempa , Barry Naughton , and Maria Shagina — May 16, 2023

Blue Dot Network Gains Momentum

CSIS deputy director and senior fellow Erin Murphy highlights the implications of the United Kingdom joining the Blue Dot Network Steering Committee and what it suggests for the future of the infrastructure development partnership.

Commentary by Erin L. Murphy — April 20, 2023

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Economics in National Security

In this course, participants will learn about the range of economic policy tools available to U.S. policymakers, how these tools are used in support of broader strategic and economic objectives, and the implications for the private sector and other economic actors.

Course Date: April 17, 2023
Registration Closes: April 3, 2023

Operationalizing Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT)

CSIS's Aidan Arasasingham and Matthew P. Goodman suggest how Japan can operationalize its "Data Free Flow with Trust" concept for global data governance during the G7 host year.

Brief by Aidan Arasasingham and Matthew P. Goodman — April 13, 2023