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April 24, 2024

RealEcon
A Tricky Balance for Development Banks and the Developing World

The World Bank and IMF have concluded their spring meetings, but questions remain on China, lending capacity, and balancing the interests of rich and poor countries.

President and CEO at Mastercard Ajay Banga (L) and CEO at the World Bank Kristalina Georgieva speak on stage at the 8th Annual Women In The World Summit at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on April 7, 2017 in New York City.
Article by Heidi Crebo-Rediker, Sebastian Mallaby, and Brad W. Setser

April 16, 2024

Economics
Virtual Media Briefing: Previewing the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings

CFR experts preview the upcoming World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings taking place in Washington, DC, from April 17 through 19.   

Play President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the World Economic Forum, January 17, 2024.
Virtual Event by Heidi Crebo-Rediker, Sebastian Mallaby, Brad W. Setser, and Michael Froman Media Briefings

April 17, 2024

RealEcon
Onshoring Semiconductor Production: National Security Versus Economic Efficiency

Policymakers are increasingly concerned by the U.S.’s dependence on Taiwanese semiconductors. Is onshoring their production to the U.S.—a goal of the CHIPS and Science Act—a practical path forward? 

A wafer can be seen as taiwanese chip giant TSMC holds a ceremony to start mass production of its most advanced 3-nanometer chips in the southern city of Tainan, Taiwan December 29, 2022.
Article by David Sacks and Seaton Huang

April 18, 2024

RealEcon
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Tests U.S. Supply Chains

The response to the temporary closure of the Port of Baltimore—from a deadly tanker collision—demonstrates the resilience of U.S. supply chains despite fears of costly disruptions.

A zoomed out view of the a cargo ship and the remains of a bridge, with a harbor in the background.
Expert Brief by Zongyuan Zoe Liu

April 9, 2024

Defense and Security
Series on Emerging Technology, U.S. Foreign Policy, and World Order: Frontline Innovations—Defense Solutions for National Security Challenges

Panelists discuss new and emerging commercial defense technology, current opportunities and challenges in defense innovation, and the future landscape of national security. For those attending vir…

Play Two F-22 Raptor fighter jets of the 95th Fighter Squadron and an A-10 Thunderbolt (R) from Whiteman air force base, Missouri, approach the refueling nozzle of a KC-135 Stratotanker
Virtual Event by Douglas A. Beck, Steve Bowsher, and Linda S. Lourie Series on Emerging Technology, U.S. Foreign Policy, and World Order

March 19, 2024

Palestinian Territories
Who Governs the Palestinians?

Power in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, the so-called Palestinian territories, has been divided among three entities: a governing body called the Palestinian Authority, the militant group Hamas, a…

Palestinians wave their national flag as they rally beneath images of President Mahmoud Abbas and his predecessor, Yasser Arafat
Backgrounder by Kali Robinson

June 1, 2023

United States
Daughters and Sons Guest Event: A Conversation With Richard Haass

After two decades as president of the Council on Foreign Relations, Richard Haass discusses his experience with leadership both inside and outside of government, lessons learned along the way, as wel…

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Virtual Event by Richard Haass and Shannon K. O'Neil

April 10, 2024

Haiti
Haiti in Crisis

Panelists discuss the escalating economic and political situation in Haiti with a focus on the humanitarian crisis, how the destabilization of the region has impacted Haitian people both domestically…

Play A boy in Haiti sits next to the remains of a destroyed school after an earthquake.
Virtual Event by Monique Clesca, Brian A. Nichols, Garry Pierre-Pierre, and Marcia Biggs

April 16, 2024

Emerging Markets
Central Bank Governance in Emerging Markets

Central bank governors from some of the largest emerging markets discuss the economic outlook in their countries, how their banks have addressed global inflation, and opportunities for sustained econ…

Play Containers are being transported at Nansha port in Guangzhou, China on a sunny day.
Virtual Event by Fatih Karahan, Lesetja Kganyago, and Afsaneh Mashayekhi Beschloss