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October 2, 2024

Global
Central Bank Currency Swaps Tracker

Introduction Since the financial crisis of 2007, central banks around the world have entered into a multitude of bilateral currency swap agreements with one another. These agreements allow a centr…

Tracker by Benn Steil, Elisabeth Harding, and Samuel Zucker

November 21, 2024

United States
Looking Ahead: Blockchain and Its Impacts on Democracy, Finance, and National Security

Panelists discuss the potential technical and economic benefits provided by blockchain technology, including Web3 and cryptocurrencies, their effect on democratic institutions, financial inclusion, a…

Play In this photo illustration, a visual representation of the digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin is displayed in front of a Bitcoin course's graph.
Event by Dante A. Disparte, Dante A. Disparte, Joseph Lubin, Donna Redel, and Juan C. Zarate

August 12, 2024

Cybersecurity
Russia’s Becoming More Digitally Isolated—and Dependent on China

Russia's growing focus on domestic digital development and its deepening reliance on Chinese technology have major impacts on human rights and cybersecurity in Russia, while creating new vulnerabilit…

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov visit the innovative scientific-technological centre "Intelligent Electronics - Valdai", in Veliky Novgorod, Russia on September 21, 2023
Blog Post by Justin Sherman Net Politics

January 17, 2024

Technology and Innovation
The Crypto Question: Bitcoin, Digital Dollars, and the Future of Money

The dizzying rise of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has created new challenges for governments and central banks. Increasing popularity and high levels of market volatility have raised the stakes…

A technician inspects the backside of a bitcoin mining operation in Quebec, Canada.
Backgrounder by Anshu Siripurapu and Noah Berman Renewing America

February 13, 2024

Censorship and Freedom of Expression
Press Freedom and Digital Safety

Ela Stapley, digital security advisor at the International Women's Media Foundation, discusses strategies for the safety of journalists as they report on the 2024 election cycle. Tat Bellamy-Walker, …

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Webinar by Tat Bellamy-Walker, Ela Stapley, Carla Anne Robbins, and Irina A. Faskianos Local Journalists Webinars

May 31, 2024

United States
Digital Diplomacy's New Dawn—Decoding Foreign Disinformation and Fostering Resilience

Liz Allen, U.S. Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, discusses her role in countering disinformation, combatting foreign malign influence, and fostering a resilient global…

Play Men are silhouetted against a blue screen as they hold up their smartphones.
Event by Elizabeth M. Allen and Suzanne Nossel

June 4, 2024

Digital Policy
Shaping the Future: Lessons from 20 Years of Digital Cooperation

Last week, world leaders met on WSIS' 20th anniversary. In keeping with WSIS commitments, leaders need to boost digital skills, use AI to advance the SDGs, and tackle tech's climate impact to create …

U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan speaks at the inaugural session of the second U.N.'s World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Tunis on November 16, 2005
Blog Post by Robert Opp Net Politics

April 12, 2024

China
China’s New Currency Peg

The peg that shall not be named, and all the trouble that creates.

China’s New Currency Peg
Blog Post by Brad W. Setser Follow the Money

July 19, 2023

United States
The Dollar: The World’s Reserve Currency

The dollar’s role as the primary reserve currency for the global economy allows the United States to borrow money more easily and impose painful financial sanctions. Other countries are beginning to …

Three $1 bills lie on top of one another, filling the frame.
Backgrounder by Anshu Siripurapu and Noah Berman Renewing America