Christopher Shim

CFR Staff

Christopher Shim

Research Associate, CFR RealEcon Initiative

Christopher Shim is a research associate for global economics at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Before joining CFR, he was an editorial assistant at Harvard's Belfer Center and a research assistant at the Minerva Research Initiative's Rising Power Alliances Project. He holds a bachelor's degree in politics and international relations from the University of Cambridge and a master's degree in law and diplomacy from The Fletcher School at Tufts University.

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Latin America

Mercosur: South America’s Fractious Trade Bloc
Three decades after its founding, Latin America’s largest trade bloc continues to seek new global agreements. The recent conclusion of a deal with the European Union could help, but it faces roadblocks.  

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors December 12, 2024

Trade

What Are Tariffs?
U.S. Presidents Trump and Biden have both turned to tariffs to support local industries amid economic confrontation with China. Here’s how these taxes work and how they’ve been used historically.

Backgrounder by Andrew Chatzky, Anshu Siripurapu and Noah Berman November 26, 2024 Renewing America

International Criminal Court

The Role of the ICC
The International Criminal Court was created to bring justice to the world’s worst war criminals, but debate over the court still rages.

Backgrounder by Claire Klobucista and Mariel Ferragamo November 22, 2024

Top Stories on CFR

China

Where the China-Russia Partnership Is Headed in Seven Charts and Maps
Beijing’s and Moscow’s relationship has strengthened militarily, economically, and diplomatically in the past two decades, demonstrating their commitment to a “no limits” partnership.

Article by Clara Fong and Will Merrow December 12, 2024

South Korea

The Costs of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Defiance
South Korea continues to reel from President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration on December 3. Although the National Assembly overwhelmingly nullified the declaration in a few hours, political tensions remain unresolved.

Blog Post by Jinwan Park December 12, 2024 Asia Unbound

China

What’s Next for TikTok: Ban, Sell, or Presidential Reprieve?
A U.S. court upheld Congress' TikTok ban last week. As TikTok moves to block the ban and appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court, the future of the platform plays a vital role in U.S.-China technological competition. 

Blog Post by Adam Segal and Zoë Moore December 9, 2024 Net Politics