Tess Turner

Publications:

"More Lost Chances on Immigration Reform Hurt the U.S. Economy," CFR.org, December 22, 2022.

"By Letting the Innovation Bill Fall Apart, Congress Misses a Chance to Spur Clean Energy Technology," CFR.org, July 26, 2022.

"How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Help the United States to Lead in the Clean Energy Economy," CFR.org, September 19, 2022.

China

China’s Massive Belt and Road Initiative

China’s colossal infrastructure investments may usher in a new era of trade and growth for economies in Asia and beyond. But skeptics worry that China is laying a debt trap for borrowing governments.

Backgrounder by James McBride, Noah Berman and Andrew Chatzky February 2, 2023

United States

What Happens When the U.S. Hits Its Debt Ceiling?

As the U.S. government grapples with another deadline to increase its debt limit, economists warn that a possible default could have disastrous economic consequences.

Backgrounder by Noah Berman January 20, 2023 Renewing America

Afghanistan

The Taliban in Afghanistan

The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021, twenty years after their ouster by U.S. troops. Under their harsh rule, they have cracked down on women’s rights and neglected basic services.

Backgrounder by Lindsay Maizland January 19, 2023

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