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
Russia was spared tariffs by the Trump administration but the impact of a protracted global trade war will be significant.
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April 3, 2025
Hungary’s Orbán Walks US-China Tightrope
Viktor Orbán has strong links to MAGA Republicans, and now expects to reap the benefits. There’s just one problem: China.
April 1, 2025
Russia’s Sanctions Demands: A Riddle Wrapped in an Enigma
It’s not always possible to work out whether the Kremlin is being super-clever or just plain stupid.
April 1, 2025
Yes, Open Ukraine’s Nuclear Sector to Foreign Investment
Inclusion of Ukraine’s nuclear sector in any US-Ukraine deal may be a good idea for all sides.
March 28, 2025
Europe Moves Ahead on Regulating US Tech
Amid rising trade tensions, European regulators are enforcing their new digital rules.
March 28, 2025
Europe Needs to Fight the Houthis
The US administration’s private messages reveal impatience with Europe and its contribution to global security. It has good reason to complain.
March 27, 2025
China Moves to Exploit Transatlantic Turmoil
Where some see turmoil, others see opportunity. Beijing’s gaze is firmly on the European continent as old Atlantic allies fall out.
March 26, 2025
Putin Has the Fancy Watches — Europe Has the Time
Now more than ever, Europe must stand firm to ensure peace with justice. That means maintaining full military and other pressure on Russia.
March 26, 2025
Europe’s Green Dreams Turn into a Nightmare
As the US buries its climate change ambitions, Europe engages in wishful thinking.
March 26, 2025
Three Ways to Build EU Defense
As the US prepares to cut support for “free-loading” Europeans, the continent has a plan to rapidly scale-up its defenses. How should it ensure delivery?