Discussing how geopolitical relationships affect trade, with a focus on supply chains, trade finance and crossborder payments
Clean industrialisation is a political and economic priority for the EU. Ben McWilliams, Simone Tagliapietra and Jeromin Zettelmeyer argue that importing energy-intensive goods would be more efficient for EU clean industry goals than importing clean energy itself
Reconciling the EU’s industrialisation goals with those of the Global South Read More »
Money isn’t flowing to the most impactful circular solutions: we’re funding waste management over waste prevention. Ana Birliga Sutherland and Marvin Nusseck say if we’re serious about building a resilient circular economy, financial systems must rise to the challenge
From linear to circular: rising to the challenge Read More »
Andrew Bailey reflects on developments in the global economy and emphasises the important role a reformed multilateral economic system plays. He also discusses opportunities for innovation in the UK’s payments infrastructure
The future of the multilateral economic system Read More »
The US embrace of power politics violates both the letter and spirit of the WTO’s GATT, undermining the integrity of the multilateral trading system. Henrik Horn and Petros Mavroidis suggest that such violations are unlikely to cease in the foreseeable future
Why the US and the WTO should part ways Read More »
The world is in a fragile state. Graham Bright considers the global trade landscape and fears that rather than a golden age, we must all be prepared to endure sustained and growing risks of global political instability and conflict
Fear, uncertainty and doubt and the rise of economic nationalism Read More »
There are moments when foundations that seem unbreakable begin to shift, says Christine Lagarde. She believes the euro could become a viable alternative to the dollar, earning the EU immense benefits, if governments could strengthen the bloc’s financial and security architecture
Earning influence: lessons from the history of international currencies Read More »
Ignacio García Bercero argues that the current turbulence being experienced by the world economy is also an opportunity for the EU to forge a coalition in support of rules-based trade and global trading system reform
How the EU should plan for global trade transformation Read More »
President Trump’s sweeping ‘reciprocal tariffs’ sent shockwaves through the global economy. Maarten Verwey and Kristian Orsini introduce the European Commission’s Spring 2025 Forecast, which depicts a resilient European economy
Moderate growth amid global trade uncertainty Read More »
Mobility is important in the global knowledge economy. Linguère Mously Mbaye argues Africa can leverage mobility to enhance its innovation capacity and foster economic growth
Short-term labour mobility drives innovation in Africa Read More »
Lesetja Kganyago discusses the strengths, achievements, and challenges of the G20, particularly focusing on how process issues hinder effective policy formulation, emphasizing the need for a more focused agenda and streamlined processes to enhance the G20’s effectiveness
Challenges of the G20, the premier forum for economic cooperation Read More »
