A CONVERSATION WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSIONER FOR ECONOMY, PAOLO GENTILONI - In our conversation with the European Commissioner for Economy, we discuss Europe's economic trajectory through 2024 and beyond and the future of the Bretton Woods Institutions.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 04/18/2024

IRAQ'S PRIME MINISTER ON BUILDING A STRONGER RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UNITED STATES - The Atlantic Council hosted an #ACFrontPage conversation featuring Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani, prime minister of Iraq, where he will outline progress made on the US-Iraq relationship.  

Al-Sudani joined the Atlanti...

A CONVERSATION WITH THE MINISTER OF FINANCE OF POLAND, ANDRZEJ DOMAŃSKI - In our conversation with the Finance Minister of Poland, we discuss Poland's economic trajectory and the future of the Bretton Woods institutions.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 04/19/2024

A CONVERSATION WITH THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF THE CENTRAL BANK OF EGYPT, RAMI ABOULNAGA - In our conversation with Egypt’s Central Bank Deputy Governor, Rami Aboulnaga, we discuss the floating of the Egyptian pound, foreign exchange management, and the 2024 economic outlook for Egypt.

ORIGINAL AIRD...

A CONVERSATION WITH THE MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION OF EGYPT, RANIA AL-MASHAT - In our conversation with Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Rania Al-Mashat, we discuss the country's overall reform agenda, public spending, and the government incentives to promote strateg...

REFORMING THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL ARCHITECTURE: TOWARDS A SYSTEM THAT DELIVERS FOR THE SOUTH REPORT LAUNCH WITH NADIA FETTAH ALAOUI, MINISTER OF FINANCE OF MOROCCO - The World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco, in October 2023 were a turning point. Call...

REFORMING THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL ARCHITECTURE: TOWARDS A SYSTEM THAT DELIVERS FOR THE SOUTH REPORT LAUNCH WITH NADIA FETTAH ALAOUI, MINISTER OF FINANCE OF MOROCCO - The World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco, in October 2023 were a turning point. Call...

UAE AI MINISTER OMAR AL OLAMA ON THE ERA OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - The Atlantic Council hosted an #ACFrontPage conversation featuring Omar Sultan Al Olama, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) minister of state for artificial intelligence, digital economy, and remote work applications.

The UAE is l...

Lisa Nandy MP is the UK’s Shadow Secretary of State for International Development. In her conversation with the Atlantic Council's GeoEconomics Center, she will discuss the opposition Labour Party’s priorities for UK development policy, cooperation between multilateral development institutions, a...

A CONVERSATION WITH THE MINISTER OF FINANCE OF BANGLADESH - In our conversation with the Minister of Finance of Bangladesh, we discuss the outlook for Bangladesh's economy and the government's priorities for its economy over the next five years.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 04/16/24

A CONVERSATION WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK, NADIA CALVIÑO - In our conversation with the President of the European Investment Bank, we discuss the Bank's role in funding the green transition and supporting Ukraine.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 04/18/2024

A CONVERSATION WITH THE MINISTER FOR FINANCE OF IRELAND, MICHAEL MCGRATH - In our conversation with the Minister for Finance of Ireland, we discuss Ireland's economic trajectory through 2024 and beyond and the future of the Bretton Woods Institutions.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 04/17/2024

A CONVERSATION WITH THE MINISTER FOR FINANCE AND REVENUE OF PAKISTAN, MUHAMMAD AURANGZEB -

In our conversation with the Minister of Finance of Pakistan, we discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Pakistan's prospects for economic growth through 2024 and beyond.

The Atlantic Council hos...

A CONVERSATION WITH THE MINISTER OF FINANCE OF MEXICO, ROGELIO RAMÍREZ DE LA O - In our conversation with Mexico's Finance Minister, we discuss the outlook for Mexico's economy and its role as a "connector economy" in an increasingly fragmented world.

The Atlantic Council hosts a series of speci...

A CONVERSATION WITH THE MINISTER OF ECONOMY OF SPAIN, CARLOS CUERPO - In our conversation with Spain's Minister of Economy, Trade, and Business, we discuss the outlook for Spain's economy and minister Cuerpo's policy priorities.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 04/17/2024

SANCTIONS AND THE DOLLAR: CHALLENGING THE WORLD’S RESERVE CURRENCY - In this conversation with Saleha Mohsin, Washington Correspondent at Bloomberg, and Reza Baqir, Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal and former head of IMF's Debt Policy Division, we discuss the evolving role of the US dolla...

LOCAL PERSPECTIVES: UNLOCKING US-COLOMBIA TIES ON DEVELOPMENT AND DEMOCRACY - Despite governance challenges, a lackluster economy, and emerging threats related to security and crime, important opportunities exist to deepen the US-Colombia relationship, especially within the context of deepening r...

ARE CAPITALISM AND CLIMATE PROGRESS COMPATIBLE? - Climate change, along with its implications for health and critical infrastructure, are reshaping quality of life and the environment across the globe. The debate around the most impactful ways to adapt to and mitigate against these changes and wh...

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR US POLICYMAKERS TO COMPETE WITH CHINA’S 5G AMBITIONS - The Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub hosts a conversation on how US policymakers can pursue better strategies to counter China’s ambitions in the global 5G market.

Beijing is competing for geopolitical 5G leadership, p...

NATO AT 75: AN ALLIANCE FOR A SAFER WORLD - April 4, 2024, marks 75 years since 12 countries signed the Washington Treaty, which established the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). This is a moment to celebrate the world’s largest and most successful military alliance, but also a time to t...

THE GROWING ROLE OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN INTERNATIONAL SPACE COLLABORATION - By the end of the decade, the global space economy is set to reach $1 trillion. The massive growth in the space economy has not only come from legacy spacefaring governments, but a rise in successful commercial ventures...

WHAT CAN THE US LEARN FROM EUROPE ABOUT SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE? - In recent weeks and months, many European countries and the European Union have stepped up in creative ways to support Ukraine’s defense and counter Russia’s war of aggression. French president Emmanuel Macron refused to rule out send...

VENEZUELANS’ VIEW OF THE JULY ELECTIONS: A LOOK AT PUBLIC OPINION - Following the Maduro government’s unconstitutional ban preventing presidential candidate Maria Corina Machado from running, the opposition coalition is evaluating its options ahead of July 28 presidential elections. While the vot...

RETALIATION AND RESILIENCE: CHINA’S ECONOMIC STATECRAFT IN A TAIWAN CRISIS - Over the past two years, Beijing has watched carefully as Western allies have deployed unprecedented economic statecraft against Russia. In June 2023, we analyzed possible G7 economic actions against China in the event o...