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North America

North America

The three countries that cover almost 90 percent of North America – the United States, Canada and Mexico – are economically very closely intertwined. The U.S. has the dominant position. It is the world’s largest economy and strongest military power. Shielded by oceans to the east and west, it projects influence globally. The continent is so rich in natural resources that it is practically self-sufficient.

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A container ship in the southern French port of Marseille Fos
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GIS Dossier: Global trade tensions worsen
GIS Feature
GIS Feature

Nobody is interested in setting off a trade war, but the trade liberalization process has ground to a halt. The U.S. is not the only guilty party: none of the biggest trading nations has abided by the principle of free trade. Also, many smaller countries are free riders on the system. In the longer term, the economic and geopolitical consequences of a punitive U.S. trade regime may prove very bad for the world. 

A chart showing that in March 2020 some two-thirds of Americans held an unfavorable view of China, the most negative rating for the country since 2005
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As the U.S. ratchets up pressure on China, the trade war may return

The Phase One trade agreement between the U.S. and China, signed in January shortly before the coronavirus pandemic, ended two years of a disruptive “trade war” between the two countries. As anti-China sentiment in the U.S. grows and the presidential campaign heats up, the deal may prove short-lived.
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Relevance beyond the crisis: Vectors for U.S. leadership

The coronavirus crisis may alter U.S. foreign policy less than many think – even if Americans elect a new president in November. Especially if the economy can get back on track, the U.S. will likely have to take an active global role, both in containing weakened rivals and helping to ...
 Dr. James Jay Carafano
Dr. James Jay Carafano
A chart showing the scale of the homicide problem in Mexico over the last decade and a half
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Mexico’s violence spikes again

During his election campaign, the current president of Mexico promised voters a “moral renewal” and public security improvement.  More than one year later, the administration of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has made no dent in Mexico’s steadily worsening violence, which is the unexpected result of the government’s successful assault on the ...
 Dr. Andrew Selee
Dr. Andrew Selee
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Mark Esper at a press conference
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The U.S. will stay active on the arms control front

While arms control is unlikely to play an important role in the lead-up to the 2020 elections, the issue could resurface shortly after. The current administration is dissatisfied with the New START Treaty, from which the U.S. is likely to withdraw if President Trump is reelected. There has also been ...
 Dr. James Jay Carafano
Dr. James Jay Carafano
A chart showing changes in money supply in China, the U.S. and the eurozone from 2010 until the first months of 2020
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COVID-19 and the future of central banking

As the coronavirus pandemic freezes large swaths of the economy, the world’s three most important central banks find themselves under tremendous political pressure to flood the markets with easy money again. Their approaches may prove significantly different. 
 Professor Enrico Colombatto
Professor Enrico Colombatto

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The long ‘bridge’ of carbon capture and storage technology play

The long ‘bridge’ of carbon capture and storage technology
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Strategic defense: NATO’s conventional deterrent

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Mexico oil market

Mexico oil market
Key global energy facts

Key global energy facts
Key global energy facts

Key global energy facts
Robots and the car industry

Robots and the car industry

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Shale gas revolution
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Shale gas revolution

The impact of U.S. shale gas is now being felt on world energy markets and in the geopolitical calculations of major players. So far, the disruptions have been greater than many have predicted. Gain insight and context on Shale gas revolution with this special offer.
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Southeast Asia and China
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Southeast Asia and China

Southeast Asia has emerged as the Asian epicenter of the United States-China great power competition. At the same time, several other outside players are also competing there, including Japan, India and Europe. Gain insight on our experts’ scenarios for the region with this special offer.
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