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
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November 24, 2025
Nexperia: China Puts Dutch in Check
The Netherlands moved to place Chinese-owned Nexperia chipmaker under state supervision. China retaliated, and the Dutch backed down.
November 20, 2025
Self-Harm: The EU’s Sustainability Rules
A new European Union directive is undermining the bloc’s economic security and failing to deliver on its social justice promises.
November 14, 2025
The Next Critical Mineral Battle: Potash and Phosphate
Concerns over critical minerals have focused on industrial inputs. That’s a mistake: the risks to our food supply are also significant.
October 31, 2025
China Trade Truce: Beijing Boosts Its Leverage
China decouples from American and European suppliers, while Western allies are divided on how to respond.
October 29, 2025
Digital Sovereignty: Can Europe Afford It?
The European Commission’s new work program prioritizes digital sovereignty. Spoiler alert: It will be expensive — an estimated €3.6 trillion.
October 28, 2025
US Oil Sanctions on Russia: Progress
The measures mark a significant step forward for Western pressure on the Kremlin, but more is needed.
October 24, 2025
The Specter of Stagflation Looms Over Russia
The country’s war of choice against Ukraine is steadily depressing economic activity.
October 22, 2025
A New US Tech Cocktail: Mixed for China
President Donald Trump’s return to the White House marks a pivot in US technology policy. China is watching and reacting.
October 20, 2025
Ukraine Shows Opportunities of Technology, Says Bank of America’s Moynihan
Ukraine’s rapid drone development illustrates how technology can be harnessed for humanity, Bank of America CEO says.