Project
Geopolitics & Economic Statecraft
This project explores critical issues at the intersection of geography, political economy, and foreign policy to better position U.S. policymakers to use the full range of tools of statecraft in an increasingly complex world
About the Project
Economics and international security are intrinsically linked, a connection that is only becoming more important in today’s era of emerging multipolarity. The building of effective military force is contingent on domestic economic capacity, while countries are dependent on international markets for their energy security and supply chain needs. Meanwhile, the major powers are increasingly resorting to the use of economic statecraft – sanctions, tariffs, and lending – to achieve their geopolitical goals. This project aims to explore questions at the intersection of geopolitics and economics, helping policymakers to more effectively navigate the role of economics in foreign policy.
Research & Writing
Field Note
A more inward-looking Gulf awaits Donald Trump’s visit next week with a focus on economics, Iran, and mediation.
May 8, 2025
Issue Brief
The transition from fossil fuels to green energy will require a new paradigm for thinking about energy security.
December 17, 2024
Issue Brief
As the green transition gains momentum, the energy security needs of modern militaries pose major challenges but also offer significant opportunities.
December 17, 2024
Field Note
Saudi Arabia is a country in transition, but the ongoing changes could create friction with Washington.
December 4, 2024
Commentary
Van, Julia, and Matt discuss how to think about Biden’s Gaza ceasefire deal, AI, and the meaning of D-Day in light of militarism today.
November 22, 2024
Policy Memo
China’s overproduction of green technologies create concerns but could also ameliorate climate risks.
November 4, 2024
Issue Brief
Evaluating China’s ambitions in the Middle East — and their implications for U.S. interests.
October 31, 2024
Policy Memo
Recent initiatives to bolster European defense are steps in the right direction and the U.S. should be supportive.
October 23, 2024
Issue Brief
Examining the risks of militarizing great power competition with China.
August 27, 2024
Policy Paper
Policymakers need to plan for a range of possibilities when thinking about U.S. retrenchment from Europe.
July 8, 2024
Policy Memo
Policymakers are relying on poorly understood assumptions in the war in Ukraine. Not all of them are accurate.
May 23, 2024
Commentary
In this podcast, Melanie Marlowe, and Zack Cooper, and the Stimson Center’s Christopher Preble try to understand the U.S. government’s approach to global trade.
November 28, 2022
Commentary
Originally published by the Eurasia Group Foundation.
June 27, 2022
Policy Memo
The administration will need to scrutinize key assumptions and confront hard decisions regarding how to keep ends and means in balance.
April 6, 2022
Policy Paper
How policymakers communicate strategy to various constituencies is an important corollary of their success or failure.
March 4, 2021
Policy Memo
Originally published by the Atlantic Council
February 24, 2021
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