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
Reviving EU-U.S. trade negotiations could be key to countering China’s growing political and economic influence.
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June 11, 2021
Alternatives to China’s Tech Authoritarianism a Priority for Transatlantic Action
A world where Chinese technology is used for digitization creates acute risks for safety, privacy, and freedom of expression
June 11, 2021
Why Biden Must Make Putin Uncomfortable in Geneva
Only by making clear to Moscow where redlines exist and the consequences of violating them, can any form of stability be obtained
June 1, 2021
The West Should Raise the Price of Putin’s Belarus Plaything
Russian politics may seem mad at times, but when it comes to money it is surprisingly pragmatic
May 26, 2021
Lukashenka is Vulnerable, if the West Gets Serious
The Belarusian president now poses a real threat to the West and requires an extremely robust response
May 25, 2021
Belarus: Time to Open Doors, Not Close Them
The West needs to look beyond the current crisis
May 25, 2021
Five Key Points for Biden’s Russia Summit
During June’s bilateral summit, President Joe Biden has an opportunity to set down markers on critical issues with his Russian counterpart.
May 24, 2021
Still Time to Block Nord Stream 2, if Biden Wishes
If completed, the project would threaten Europe’s energy and national security interests
May 24, 2021
Kleptocracy Threatens Democracy
Democracies do not fully realize the scale of the threat
May 21, 2021
To Halt Russian Misbehavior, Seize Assets
Asset targeting fills Russia's elite with fear.