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Kumar interviewed by Bloomberg HT on central bank digital currencies

New Atlanticist Mar 13, 2023

The Fed’s tightening is a recipe for global volatility. Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse is just the start.

By Martin Mühleisen

In this volatile environment, it may take less than a historic shock to cause severe disruption. Governments and central banks around the world better be prepared.
Economy & Business Financial Regulation
Kumar interviewed by Bloomberg HT on central bank digital currencies

Bretton Woods 2.0 Feb 23, 2023

The big questions (and answers) about Ajay Banga’s nomination to lead the World Bank

By Atlantic Council experts

What to know about the former Mastercard chief executive officer’s surprise nomination to lead the World Bank.
Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform
Kumar interviewed by Bloomberg HT on central bank digital currencies

New Atlanticist Feb 22, 2023

China and private lenders are blocking a solution to the global debt crisis. The G20 must step in.

By Vasuki Shastry and Jeremy Mark

The international community must apply pressure so that China and private-sector lenders join in facilitating a collective haircut that includes all lenders.
China Economy & Business

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In the News

Jul 19, 2023

Kumar interviewed by Bloomberg HT on central bank digital currencies

Watch the full interview here.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Jul 19, 2023

Kumar and CBDC tracker cited by the Observer Research Foundation

Read the full issue brief here.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Jul 18, 2023

Kumar quoted in Axios on cryptocurrency regulation

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

Econographics

Jul 12, 2023

Progress on debt restructuring provides a glimmer of hope for developing countries

By Jeremy Mark and Vasuki Shastry

As government and private-sector creditors finally take steps to restructure debt, questions remain over their readiness to meaningfully reduce debt burdens.

Africa China

UkraineAlert

Jul 10, 2023

Why local officials must participate in Ukraine’s reconstruction

By Zachary Popovich, Michael Druckman

As the international community continues preparations for the postwar reconstruction of Ukraine it is vital to maximize engagement with Ukrainian local authorities, write Zachary Popovich and Michael Druckman.

Conflict Democratic Transitions

Event Recap

Jul 7, 2023

The mechanisms of corruption in Iran

By Masoud Mostajabi and Britt Gronemeyer

On June 13, the Atlantic Council’s Iran Strategy Project hosted a virtual event, “The Mechanisms of Corruption in Iran” to discuss the nature of corruption and sanctions in Iran as well as the social, economic, and political implications of these issues. The Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative Director, Jonathan Panikoff conducted opening remarks, […]

Corruption Economic Sanctions

In the News

Jul 1, 2023

“Indonesia’s Mandalika Project Reveals the Dark Side of AIIB Lending” – Nonresident senior fellow Wawa Wang in The Diplomat.

On July 1, 2023, Global China Hub Nonresident Senior Fellow Wawa Wang’s newest piece for The Diplomat explored the effects of the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank’s emphasis on “rapid and flexible infrastructure financing, making it easier for clients to dodge higher rule-based standards.”

China Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 28, 2023

CBDC Tracker update cited by Reuters

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Digital Currencies Digital Policy

In the News

Jun 28, 2023

Tran quoted in Bretton Woods Committee post on Paris Summit

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Economy & Business European Union

Econographics

Jun 27, 2023

Lessons from the Paris Summit for a New Global Financing Pact

By Hung Tran

Dressing up concrete measures as parts of a “new global financial architecture” risks conflating them with the geopolitical conflict about the future of the current world order.

China Economy & Business
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Didier Acouetey

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

Fellow

Adnan Ahmad Ansari

Nonresident Senior Fellow

South Asia Center

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

Fellow

Ridhika Batra

Nonresident Senior Fellow

South Asia Center

Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy

Fellow

Sarah Bauerle Danzman

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

Fellow

Emilie Bel

Nonresident Fellow

Africa Center

Africa Economy & Business

Fellow

Francis Bouchard

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht – Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center

Americas Climate Change & Climate Action
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Events

Flagship Event Tue, November 28, 2023 • 8:00 am ET

Future of central bank digital currency: Pathways to global standards

This first-of-its-kind convening of leaders from international financial institutions, central banks, businesses, technology providers, and governments aims to establish an understanding of the issues countries must consider before issuing a CBDC.
Digital Currencies Economy & Business International Financial Institutions