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
There are significant risks for the South Caucasus and Europe from the possible spread of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
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March 31, 2026
On Tech, the West Drifts Apart While China Sprints Ahead
Without a viable European alternative, replacing what America provides would cost trillions and take decades.
March 27, 2026
A Playbook to Clear the Strait of Hormuz
The US and allies have recent experience working together in maritime choke points that should be considered in any operation close to Iran.
March 26, 2026
Who Owns America’s Tech Future?
A surge of foreign investment in US tech raises tough questions about supply chain security.
March 24, 2026
Russia: Give Me Your Poor, Your Starving Masses
The Kremlin is hard-wired to spot opportunity amid chaos. War-related food shortages provide an unexpected bonus.
March 20, 2026
Made in Europe 2.0
Will Brussels’ new Buy European proposal help rescue its industry or pursue a protectionist mirage?
March 17, 2026
Meeting China’s Tech Challenge
China has launched an aggressive blueprint to dominate global tech innovation. The US and allies must respond — together.
March 11, 2026
A Crypto River Runs Through It
New research demonstrates the fast-growing role of cryptocurrencies to finance military aggression, sanctions evasion, and other covert activities.
March 5, 2026
Chinese De-Risking: Europe Needs to Accelerate
Europe is ripping out Chinese telephone equipment. But what about other dangerous Chinese tech?
February 24, 2026
More Western, Less Eastern – A Post-Orbán Hungary
If Hungary’s opposition successfully unseats Viktor Orbán, relations with Brussels will improve. But only up to a point.