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How Sanctions Have Reshaped Russia’s Future

As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair analyzes the ways that broad Western sanctions on Russia have altered its economic landscape.

Commentary by Philip Luck — February 24, 2025

Assessing the Viability of a U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal

As the United States and Ukraine reach a framework agreement on mineral resources, CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran examines the key issues around the viability of a deal.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — February 21, 2025

Kenya’s Economic Initiatives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kenya’s political and economic influence in the DRC has increased since the DRC joined the East African Community in 2022. This report analyzes Kenya’s investments, stabilization efforts, and business ties in the DRC, assessing opportunities and challenges.

Report by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Balingene Kahombo, and Beverly Ochieng — February 21, 2025

Moving Beyond the Regulation/Deregulation Trap

When it comes to good governance and good business, the regulation/deregulation dichotomy often misleadingly oversimplifies the issue. Innovation frequently thrives in the presence of clear and predictable regulatory frameworks that can both protect investments and serve the public interest.

Blog Post by Julie Heng — February 20, 2025

Trump’s Tariff Reciprocity

This week, Bill Reinsch surveys the potential impact and complications of President Trump's proposed country-by-country reciprocal tariffs.

Commentary by William Alan Reinsch — February 18, 2025

U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Won’t Solve the Chinese Dumping Problem

The Trump administration plans to reimpose global tariffs on steel and aluminum—but will they fix China’s market-distorting policies? This commentary from the Economics Program and Scholl Chair argues that only a multilateral approach can provide a lasting solution.

Commentary by Philip Luck and Evan Brown — February 14, 2025

DeepSeek: A Problem or an Opportunity for Europe?

Is DeepSeek a game-changer or a threat to Europe’s AI ambitions? As China pushes forward with its latest LLM, Europe faces tough questions on innovation, competition, and digital sovereignty. Laura Caroli explores the implications, good and bad, for Europe’s AI future.

Report by Laura Caroli — February 14, 2025

U.S.-India Summit: A Productive Trip and a Busy Year Ahead

Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Washington signals a key moment in U.S.-India ties, with new trade talks, defense relations, and supply chain partnerships. As India rises economically, both nations face shared opportunities, strategic interests, and policy challenges.

Commentary by Richard M. Rossow — February 14, 2025

Ukraine’s Future Rests on Its People

Due to the war and negative demographic trends, Ukraine is facing a difficult workforce situation that affects business operations and threatens the country’s future reconstruction and growth prospects.

Report by Romina Bandura — February 14, 2025