CFR Staff

Upamanyu Lahiri

Research Associate, International Economics

Publications: 

"The Future of Dollar Hegemony," Renewing America, CFR.org, August 22, 2023.

"The History and Future of the Federal Reserve's 2 Percent Inflation Target," with Roger W. Ferguson Jr. Renewing America, CFR.org, June 15, 2023.

"A Divided Congress May Still Get Things Done," Renewing America, CFR.org, December 2, 2022.

"How to Boost Microfinance in the United States," Renewing America, CFR.org, August 22, 2022.

"Stalling Progress on Global Minimum Taxes," Renewing America, CFR.org, February 25, 2022.

"Economy: The New Shortage?," with Roger W. Ferguson Jr., Italian Institute for International Political Studies, December 10. 2021.

"How to Fix Global Supply Chains for Good," with Roger W. Ferguson Jr., CFR.org, November 23, 2021.

Palestinian Territories

What Is Hamas?
The Palestinian militant group has struggled to govern Gaza and remains committed to violently resisting Israel. Its surprise attack against Israel in 2023 threatens a wider conflagration in the Middle East.

Backgrounder by Kali Robinson October 31, 2023

Iran Nuclear Agreement

What Is the Iran Nuclear Deal?
Diplomacy to revive this arms control agreement has faced multiple stumbling blocks, including Iran’s nuclear advances and its links to conflicts in the Gaza Strip and Ukraine.

Backgrounder by Kali Robinson October 27, 2023

Iran

Iran’s Regional Armed Network
Iran’s web of armed partners such as Hezbollah serves to strengthen its influence in the Middle East and could pose a significant threat to the United States and its allies in the region, especially Israel.

Article by Kali Robinson and Will Merrow October 26, 2023

Top Stories on CFR

Climate Change

COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai: What to Expect
Scientists say governments need to act with more urgency to keep global warming in check. How much progress is possible at COP28?

In Brief by Clara Fong November 21, 2023

Israel

Israel Seeing Military Progress Against Hamas Amid Mounting Civilian Toll
Israel’s forces have moved to control the northern Gaza Strip but face challenges in tracking Hamas fighters into tunnels. Meanwhile, the costs for Palestinian civilians are intensifying pressure on Israeli leaders.

In Brief by Max Boot November 22, 2023

United States

Antisemitism and Anti-Muslim Hate are Surging. Here's How to Curb the Worst American Tradition.
As violence escalates in Israel’s struggle with Hamas, the potential for hate-based violence in the United States grows, too. American leaders need to step in to defuse tensions.

Blog Post by Farah Pandith and Jacob Ware November 16, 2023 Renewing America