Economic security is now inseparable from national security. Supply chains, finance, and critical inputs have become tools of economic statecraft. Authoritarian powers use them to gain leverage over open economies. This hub examines that contest. Sanctions and their enforcement are a central theme. Export controls now shape access to advanced technology. So does the fight over critical minerals and the chips they enable. It tracks how Russia’s economy adapts under sanctions. It follows how China builds alternatives, such as its own payment system. Supply chain security has become a test of resilience for the West. The United States and Europe want to cut risky dependencies without breaking the global economy. Fellows and analysts offer practical policy on export controls, critical minerals, and supply chain security. They weigh decoupling, friend-shoring, and smarter sanctions. Explore expert analysis on the economic statecraft shaping transatlantic security and economic security.
Economic Security
Globalization is dead. In its place, the Trump administration is trying to build Fortress America.
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July 14, 2025
Sanctions Crunch Time: Russia’s Wish List vs. Transatlantic Resolve
As policymakers in Washington and Brussels face critical choices, understanding what Russia wants, who controls the levers of relief, and the implications of granting such relief are fundamental to crafting a coherent and effective policy response.
July 11, 2025
Putin’s Real Life Crime Drama
The latest dramatic episode has a plot twist that Russia hasn’t seen for decades.
July 7, 2025
Meloni Should Lead the Way on Ukraine’s Economic Recovery
The West can find new purpose by reimagining its support to Ukraine at the coming recovery conference.
July 2, 2025
EU’s Putin Fan Club Secures Sanctions Win
Russia’s sputtering economy has been aided by the EU’s failure to agree on a new sanctions package, a victory Moscow achieved without lifting a finger.
July 1, 2025
The 2025 NATO Summit
CEPA expert analysis on defense industrial base initiatives, Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, and the future of defense technology in the NATO alliance.
July 1, 2025
Russian Sanctions
The White House appears to be strongly considering policies that will ease the burden created by Western sanctions on the Russian war machine since February 2022 – not the least of which include discussions around reviving Nord Stream 2.
June 30, 2025
Europe’s 5% Pledge Must Buy 10-Fold Edge
Israel’s military campaign against Iran shows the way for NATO’s defense spending boost.
June 25, 2025
Rare Earths: Can We De-Risk From China?
China’s stranglehold on critical minerals and rare earths poses a giant challenge for Washington. Investment is needed.
June 17, 2025
Russia’s Economy: Losing Altitude, Not Control
The Russian budget is falling deeper into the red, although the Kremlin may get some unexpected help from the Middle East fighting.