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Business and Geopolitics

Drawing on CFR experts and resources across regions and issues, the Business and Geopolitics hub equips business leaders with the geopolitical insight needed to navigate a world where foreign policy decisions increasingly shape market conditions, corporate strategy, and global risk.

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America’s 250th Birthday Reveals a Fragile Bargain Between Democracy and Markets

Each week, The Spillover traces the ripple effects of global events, exploring the intersection of policy, geopolitics, economics, technology, and finance. In this episode, Sebastian Mallaby and Rebecca Patterson discuss America’s 250th birthday is the talk of the nation and what the milestone reveals about the fragile bargain between democracy and markets, and whether the republic can survive its own cultural divisions.

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Global Inflation Tracker

By Benn Steil and Yuma Schuster

The CFR Global Inflation Tracker allows you to gauge trends in prices across the world over time. Inflation Data by Country The map below aids in gauging inflation trends in almost two hundred countries around the world—mainly those that report data to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The inflation rate is defined as the rate of […]

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From the C-Suite

The C-Suite’s Expectations for 2026

At a recent summit, several corporate CEOs expressed optimism about the year ahead, though they noted some concerns about U.S. economic security and technological support.

Reports and Publications

Deep dives into the critical issues shaping business and policy.

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    RealEcon

    Works to assess the role of the United States in the international economy, analyze what is at stake for the American people, and identify the trade-offs in different policy approaches.

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    China Strategy

    Answers the questions that go to the heart of American China strategy through fresh analysis, granular policy recommendations, and convenings with experts from around the world.

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    Climate Realism

    Charts a novel, pragmatic course for U.S. energy and climate policy that is both realistic in forecasting climate impacts and U.S. leverage as well as realist in assessing that countries will compete and pursue policies to advance their own interests.

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    Securing Ukraine’s Future

    Provides timely, informed analysis and practical policy recommendations for U.S. policymakers and the American public.

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Connect with CFR's Corporate and CEO Programs

CFR’s Corporate and CEO Programs help companies navigate today’s complex geopolitical landscape and connects private-sector leaders with policymakers, media, and experts to exchange perspectives on critical issues at the intersection of business and foreign policy. These engagements empower companies to anticipate risk, shape strategy, and adapt operations in a rapidly changing global environment.

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