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Dispatches from Council on Foreign Relations, Atlantic Council, CSIS, Chatham House, Carnegie, Brookings, ECFR, Stimson, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and the other serious research houses we track. Filtered for geopolitical relevance, ordered by recency.

788 dispatches indexed · 13 publications represented

Atlantic Council13CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies8Peterson Institute for International Economics5Carnegie Endowment for International Peace5Brookings4Council on Foreign Relations3Chatham House3European Council on Foreign Relations2Lowy Institute2Bruegel2Middle East Institute1Foreign Policy Research Institute1Hudson Institute1

Atlantic CouncilAug 26, 2026

Nicholas Eftimiades discussed Chinese shipment masking techniques on NTD Newsroom, revealing expanded transshipment networks following tariff increases and addressing Beijing's espionage operations affecting US defense interests.

— Atlantic Council

China · United States

Peterson Institute for International EconomicsAug 18, 2026

The US Commerce Department proposed tariffs on imported brass instruments as national security threats under Section 232, potentially harming school music programs and retailers while providing minimal benefits to copper supply chains already experiencing high demand.

United States

Atlantic CouncilAug 17, 2026

A 2026 Persian Gulf oil shock that pushed Brent to $87 per barrel revealed Latin America divides not by resource wealth but institutional strength, with countries like Brazil and Argentina converting higher prices into investment while Mexico's state control deepened vulnerability.

Brazil · Argentina · Mexico

Council on Foreign RelationsAug 11, 2026

Trump's eagerness to quickly resolve Iran tensions and lower oil prices has left him without meaningful leverage, allowing Iran to demand control of the Strait of Hormuz and regional dominance that Israel had undermined through military operations.

United States · Iran

CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesAug 11, 2026

On July 23, 2026, the U.S. Trade Representative imposed 10.0-12.5 percent tariffs on 60 trading partners under Section 301, citing insufficient forced labor prevention efforts, marking a return to 1930s-level protectionism that immediately faced legal challenges from businesses and states.

United States · China

Peterson Institute for International EconomicsAug 10, 2026

Trump's upcoming tariffs on 16 trading partners, combined with reduced tariffs on Chinese "nonsensitive" products, risk incentivizing companies to relocate supply chains back to China, potentially undermining administration efforts to diversify sourcing away from Beijing.

United States · China

Lowy InstituteAug 10, 2026

China's dominance in copper smelting, driven by state-subsidized capacity, is squeezing global refining margins to historic lows while Western smelters operate below seventy percent capacity, creating geopolitical supply chain vulnerabilities amid surging demand for defense and technology applications.

— Brendan Pearson Brendan Pearson

China · Australia

CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesAug 6, 2026

Rethinking Water as a Frontline Security Risk

Lowy InstituteAug 5, 2026

The Quad foreign ministers emphasized support for ASEAN in Manila, but analysts note the grouping increasingly depends on ASEAN's institutional credibility rather than offering substantive economic alternatives, as internal disputes and delayed summits reveal weakening commitment.

— Shameek Godara Shameek Godara

United States · Japan · India

Atlantic CouncilAug 5, 2026

Russia's Central Bank struggles to manage wartime pressures as military spending, Ukrainian drone strikes reducing refinery capacity by 30-45 percent, and Western sanctions erode oil revenues and widen fiscal deficits, forcing difficult economic trade-offs.

Russia · Ukraine · United States

BrookingsAug 5, 2026

Despite strategic military cooperation, U.S.-South Korea relations face economic friction as the Trump administration imposed 12.5% tariffs on South Korean goods amid broader efforts to enforce reciprocal trade and strengthen domestic manufacturing competitiveness.

United States · South Korea

Hudson InstituteAug 4, 2026

The U.S. and Taiwan conducted joint coast guard patrols in the Taiwan Strait, signaling restoration of maritime deterrence absent since 1969 when President Nixon withdrew regular American naval patrols to court Beijing, allowing China to exploit the vacuum through gray-zone coercion tactics.

United States · Taiwan · China

BrookingsAug 4, 2026

Iranian drone strikes damaged three AWS data centers in the Middle East in March 2025, disrupting critical infrastructure and raising national security concerns about locating advanced AI computing facilities overseas during geopolitical tensions.

CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesAug 3, 2026

Following Trump's meeting with Lebanese President Aoun and upcoming U.S.-mediated Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome on August 4, CSIS convenes experts to examine Lebanon's diplomatic, security, and economic recovery prospects amid regional shifts.

Lebanon

Peterson Institute for International EconomicsAug 3, 2026

Argentine President Javier Milei insulted Brazil's leadership during a July campaign appearance, prompting Brazil to recall its ambassador and threatening regional trade negotiations and Argentina's ability to service its $57 billion IMF debt through export revenues.

Argentina · Brazil

CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesJul 31, 2026

Japan’s Defense Industry Charts an Uncertain Global Path

Japan

CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesJul 31, 2026

Blurred Orbits: Inside China’s Commercial Space Expansion

China

Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceJul 31, 2026

Taking the Pulse: Are the EU’s Watered-Down Russia Sanctions Better than None?

Russia

Council on Foreign RelationsJul 31, 2026

Is China’s Surplus Really Shrinking?

China

Atlantic CouncilJul 23, 2026

The Trump administration's tariffs, sanctions, and terrorism designations against Brazil since early 2025 are inadvertently pushing the country toward China as a more reliable economic partner, potentially undermining US strategic interests in the Western Hemisphere.

— jcookson

United States · Brazil · China

BruegelJun 1, 2026

China's Dual Economy: When Strategic Ambition Hollows Out the Foundation

China

Atlantic CouncilMay 27, 2026

The Atlantic Council cautioned against characterizing a recent gathering as a G7 comeback, suggesting the group faces ongoing structural challenges that prevent a straightforward return to previous prominence.

Peterson Institute for International EconomicsMay 27, 2026

The Peterson Institute for International Economics released the Florence Report, which outlines a new policy agenda designed to address Europe's economic challenges and reshape the continent's strategic direction going forward.

Atlantic CouncilMay 26, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for middle-power cooperation to address global disorder, but middle powers remain trapped between unreliable US and Chinese hegemons, unable to reconstruct values-based multilateralism as Washington withdraws from international institutions and increases economic coercion.

— Imran Bayoumi

Canada · United States · China

Chatham HouseMay 24, 2026

China’s rare earth export restrictions threaten Washington’s military primacy

China · United States

Atlantic CouncilAug 26, 2026

Nicholas Eftimiades discussed Chinese intelligence operations and advocated for a credible deterrence framework to counter Beijing's growing economic and political interference campaigns targeting allied nations.

— Atlantic Council

China

Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceAug 17, 2026

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation should strategically invest in geothermal and nuclear energy technologies abroad, leveraging its expanded $205 billion portfolio to compete with China and Russia in clean energy financing while addressing global electricity demand growth.

United States

Atlantic CouncilAug 11, 2026

Israel risks marginalization in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor if it fails to capitalize on existing infrastructure advantages like Haifa's ports and rail networks, as policymakers explore alternative routes through Egypt, Iraq, and Turkey to build resilient trade networks.

Israel

CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesAug 11, 2026

Congress passed the Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 to reassert legislative control over Russia sanctions, signaling sustained congressional support and implementing energy tariffs and shadow-fleet restrictions targeting Russian oil revenues and war financing.

United States · Russia

BrookingsAug 11, 2026

Following the 2026 Iran attack that disrupted Persian Gulf energy supplies, the United States increased oil exports while China reduced crude imports and expanded cleantech exports, positioning China advantageously in emerging renewable energy markets despite both nations benefiting short-term.

United States · China

European Council on Foreign RelationsAug 10, 2026

The European Union targets sourcing 25% of critical raw materials from battery recycling by 2030, but currently recovers minimal amounts-just three tonnes per 100 tonnes of graphite-prompting calls for stricter export controls and stronger EU-Africa partnerships to boost domestic capacity.

China · Sweden · Denmark

Atlantic CouncilAug 6, 2026

The bipartisan Sanctioning Russia Act, backed by over sixty senators, aims to reduce Kremlin oil revenues through tougher energy and financial sanctions while imposing tariffs up to one hundred percent on Russia's five largest importers, primarily affecting China and India.

— Maia Nikoladze

United States · Russia · China

Middle East InstituteAug 6, 2026

During Q2 2026, the Strait of Hormuz crisis resumed after a brief cease-fire, halting tanker traffic and forcing Gulf energy producers to reassess resilience strategies beyond pipeline alternatives to address geopolitical disruptions.

Iran · Saudi Arabia · UAE

Foreign Policy Research InstituteAug 5, 2026

Africa's population will grow from 19 percent to 28 percent of global population by 2050, positioning the continent as a major economic engine, though success depends on US-Europe cooperation to invest in education, healthcare, and employment opportunities.

United States

BrookingsAug 5, 2026

China redirected massive exports toward Europe following U.S. trade tensions, increasing Chinese EU exports 89% since 2015 and quadrupling the trade deficit, threatening hundreds of thousands of jobs and hollowing out European industrial capacity, particularly in Germany.

China

CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesAug 5, 2026

The IEA and CSIS examined the Strait of Hormuz energy crisis, analyzing its regional impacts and government responses to supply disruptions, particularly affecting Asia-dependent energy markets.

Iran · United States

European Council on Foreign RelationsAug 4, 2026

Marine Le Pen's presidential candidacy threatens to transform France into a disruptive, EU-hostile far-right power that would challenge European norms on Russia, migration, and climate far more dramatically than comparable populist leaders elsewhere in Europe.

France · Italy · Hungary

Peterson Institute for International EconomicsAug 4, 2026

Researchers found that US consumers and businesses, not foreigners, bore approximately 90 percent of tariff burden from Trump's trade policies, contributing significantly to inflation and affordability concerns in 2026.

Atlantic CouncilAug 3, 2026

ASEAN-5 nations, representing over 84 percent of regional GDP, possess strong growth potential through trade ties with major economies, yet face risks from geoeconomic fragmentation, climate vulnerabilities, and infrastructure gaps that could impede development.

Brunei · Cambodia · Indonesia

Chatham HouseJul 31, 2026

The Ceuta border crisis heaps pressure on Spain’s Sánchez government – and European unity

Spain

CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesJul 31, 2026

Renewed Iran War Would Test Diminished Interceptor Inventories

Iran · United States

Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceJul 31, 2026

The Hormuz Conflict and the Limits of Renminbi Internationalization

China · Iran · United States

Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceJul 31, 2026

In the War with Iran, Targeting Energy Infrastructure Has Outsized Impact on Civilians

Iran

Atlantic CouncilJul 23, 2026

German Chancellor Merz publicly challenged China's currency manipulation and trade practices, marking Berlin's shift from reluctance to confront Beijing as Germany now faces persistent trade deficits, prompting the EU to initiate nine anti-dumping investigations while China prepares retaliatory economic measures.

— Jessie Yin

Germany · China

Atlantic CouncilJun 24, 2026

China balances health data openness with strict controls on genetic information, implementing 2026 regulatory reforms to facilitate lower-risk clinical collaboration while tightening restrictions on strategically sensitive genomic datasets to protect national security and advance AI competitiveness.

— Kenton Thibaut

China

Atlantic CouncilMay 28, 2026

IMF economist Dan Katz addressed the Atlantic Council regarding stablecoins, tokenization, and cross-border payments, examining how digital assets could reshape international financial infrastructure and facilitate more efficient global transactions.

Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceMay 27, 2026

Following their summit, the United States and China agreed to manage bilateral tensions through diplomatic channels, seeking to prevent escalation while acknowledging deep strategic competition in an era of great power rivalry.

United States · China

BruegelMay 26, 2026

Bruegel has proposed a plan to revitalize the struggling World Trade Organization, aiming to address the multilateral trade body's declining effectiveness amid rising protectionism and geopolitical tensions threatening global commerce.

Chatham HouseMay 24, 2026

China implemented export restrictions on rare earth elements, critical materials for advanced technologies, signaling potential economic leverage over Western nations dependent on these supplies for manufacturing semiconductors and renewable energy components.

China

Council on Foreign RelationsMay 24, 2026

An ‘Open for Open’ Hormuz Deal Could Break the Iran Stalemate

Iran

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