Nadia Clark

CFR Staff

Nadia Clark

Research Associate, International Political Economy

Nadia Clark is a research associate for international political economy at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). She holds a BBA in international business and economics, with a concentration in international finance, from Temple University.

Publications:

“How One Port’s Struggle Reveals the Problems—and Promise—of Chinese Infrastructure Financing,” Asia Unbound, January 16, 2024.

“The Rise and Fall of the BRI,” Asia Unbound, April 6, 2023.

“EU Outrage Clouds Hamburg Port Deal,” Asia Unbound, December 2, 2022.

Russia

Why Expanded BRICS Is Backing a Russia-Initiated Grain Exchange

In a move to reshape global agricultural trade, the 2024 BRICS Kazan Declaration has thrown its weight behind the creation of a BRICS Grain Exchange.

Post by Zongyuan Zoe Liu and Nadia Clark October 31, 2024 Asia Unbound
China

Why Is China Investing In a $1.7 Billion Canal in Cambodia?

The Funan Techo Canal is the latest in a string of flashy Chinese investments in Cambodia. How did Cambodia, a lower-middle-income nation of 17.5 million people, become a focal point of Chinese foreign policy and investment?

Post by Zongyuan Zoe Liu and Nadia Clark September 30, 2024 Asia Unbound
China

How One Port’s Struggle Reveals the Problems—and Promise—of Chinese Infrastructure Financing

Chinese port financing has plenty of drawbacks. But developing countries have few alternatives.

Post by Nadia Clark January 16, 2024 Asia Unbound
China

The Rise and Fall of the BRI

Amidst accusations of “debt-trap diplomacy,” Chinese companies seek more overseas direct investment opportunities and fewer foreign contracted projects as Xi’s flagship initiative is stymied by poor risk management.

Post by Nadia Clark April 6, 2023 Asia Unbound
China

EU Outrage Clouds Hamburg Port Deal

Despite controversy surrounding the deal, the approval of a Chinese stake in Europe’s third largest port may be a smarter decision than it initially appears.

Post by Nadia Clark December 2, 2022 Asia Unbound

Climate Change

Global Climate Agreements: Successes and Failures

Introduction Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…

Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland and Clara Fong January 21, 2025 Renewing America

Southeast Asia

What Is ASEAN?

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a regional organization that brings together disparate neighbors to address economic and security issues, but the group’s impact remains limited.

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors January 15, 2025

Taiwan

Why China-Taiwan Relations Are So Tense

Differences over Taiwan’s status have fueled rising tensions between the island and mainland. Taiwan is the likeliest potential flash point in U.S.-China relations.

Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland and Clara Fong January 15, 2025

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