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Brazil’s recent first-round election results reveal a significant shift toward right-wing political influence, extending beyond the presidential race to congressional and state-level victories. While the presidential runoff between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro remains competitive, the legislative landsc...
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman details the impact of recent regulatory reforms, specifically the recalibration of the Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio (ESLR). This adjustment has increased dealer capacity to intermediate the U.S. Treasury market, enhancing liquidity and resilience durin...
The stability of Vladimir Putin’s regime faces mounting pressure from an unsuccessful, long-term war, economic stagnation, and severe labor shortages. While the Kremlin maintains control through state repression and the manipulation of electoral processes—evidenced by the recent Duma elections—these tactics mask growin...
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and data centers is creating an unprecedented surge in electricity demand, necessitating a fundamental transformation of the U.S. energy grid. Unlike previous decades of flat growth, the current industrial mobilization requires massive infrastructure investment—exemplified...
The podcast explores the macroeconomic implications of the ongoing Middle East conflict for GCC economies, focusing on fiscal resilience and stability. Panelists examine the main macroeconomic costs, including disruptions to trade, logistics, and financial conditions. The discussion highlights the varying risk factors ...
The discussion centers on the complexities of US-China relations under a potential second Trump administration, particularly concerning trade, Taiwan, and China's relationship with Russia. The guest, Kurt Campbell, highlights the unpredictability of both President Trump and President Xi, noting their inclination toward...
The podcast analyzes the intersection of the Russia-Ukraine war and the Iran war, focusing on the collaboration between Russia and Iran and its impact on U.S. interests. It highlights Ukraine's drone technology innovations and their importance in the Middle East, with concerns raised about the West's slow adaptation to...
The podcast explores the evolving dynamics of the "axis of resistance," a network of armed groups supported by Iran, in the context of current conflicts involving Israel and the United States. The discussion centers on how these groups are adapting to potential threats to Iran's regime and the shifting regional landsca...
Jan Hatzius, Chief Economist at Goldman Sachs, joins Josh Lipsky at the Atlantic Council to discuss the global economic outlook for 2026. Hatzius forecasts a stronger-than-consensus 2.6% U.S. GDP growth driven by easing tariffs, fiscal stimulus from tax cuts, and the lagged effects of Fed rate cuts, while dismissing AI...
The panel analyzes the implications of the U.S. operation to extract Nicolas Maduro from Venezuela, focusing on the potential for a strategic win. Panelists discuss the importance of high-level, sustained U.S. focus on the Western Hemisphere, suggesting bureaucratic changes and stronger regional partnerships. The discu...
This podcast transcript captures the "2025 Critical Minerals Supply Chains Summit" hosted by the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center. The summit brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to discuss the strategic challenges related to critical minerals, emphasizing the theme "From Mine to Market: Fin...
The podcast features a panel discussion centered on biodefense, supply chains, and stockpiles, highlighting the intertwined nature of these elements and their impact on national security. Experts discuss vulnerabilities in the global medical supply chain, the dependence on foreign adversaries for essential goods, and s...
The Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security hosts a panel discussion to analyze the Trump administration's recently released national security strategy, focusing on its implications for U.S. foreign policy, allies, and global partners. The panel, featuring experts from various regional centers wit...
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