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Jason Schenker, John Lewis Gaddis, Angela Stent, Alan Gin: The second Cold War is already beginning, experts say, and many of the battles are being fought with economic weapons Just 60 years ago, the U.S. and the Soviet Union were at the height of a Cold War that nearly resulted in nuclear warfare. Today, experts say, the U.S. and its old foe, now Russia, are headed into another one. But it won't be the same.	Fri, Mar 25, 2022	CNBC
Warren Coats: The Empire and the Dollar In our multicurrency world, the U.S. dollar is widely used for pricing internationally traded goods, for international payments, and for denominating the assets governments and companies hold as reserves. Why is that and what are its implications for U.S. behavior? What would a better system look like?	Mon, Mar 28, 2022	https://wcoats.blog/
William Rhodes and John Lipsky: Act now to prevent a new sovereign debt crisis in the developing world Since late February, the world’s attention has been focused on Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. However, some of the most damaging economic and financial impacts of this act of aggression will be felt by non oil-exporting developing economies in Africa, Asia and Latin America.	Wed, Mar 23, 2022	Financial Times
Tomicah Tillemann, Chief Policy Officer: Biden's 'Breakthrough' Crypto Executive Order Former Andreessen Horowitz Head of Global Policy Tomicah Tillemann, now taking part in Katie Haun's new crypto firm, joins Emily Chang and Bloomberg's Sonali Basak for a deep dive into U.S. President Joe Biden's crypto executive order and why he thinks it is a "breakthrough moment for democracy." He also shares his views on the role of crypto in the war in Ukraine, and how it is revolutionizing humanitarian aid efforts.	Wed, Mar 16, 2022	Bloomberg Technology
Mark Sobel, US Chairman, OMFIF: Ukraine conflict cripples G20 but unifies G7 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine crystallises key shifts underway in global governance. Among others, it will cripple the G20 and elevate the G7.	Wed, Mar 9, 2022	OMFIF
Herman Mulder: IFI’s as Game Changers for a new Economy By: Herman Mulder, Former ABN AMRO Bank; co-initiator of the 2003 Equator Principles; Chair True Price, Impact Economy Foundation; Chair SDG Netherlands.	Tue, Mar 8, 2022	The Bretton Woods Committee
Gary Kleiman: War-Torn Country Banking Systems Beg Repair Small policy decisions and temporary fixes are often offered at the beginning of a conflict, but IFIs need to begin making larger reforms sooner instead of postponing them. This way, economic systems can heal holistically instead of receiving temporary band-aids.	Thu, Mar 3, 2022	The Bretton Woods Committee
Warren Coats: Sanctions About 5 days ago, on February 24, Russia illegally and without provocation and cause attacked the sovereign country of Ukraine. It is in everyone’s interest (with the exception of the military industrial complex) to end the fighting and establish a sustainable peace as quickly as possible.	Mon, Feb 28, 2022	The Bretton Woods Committee
Meg Lundsager and Mark Sobel: US must strengthen IMF at February G20 meeting G20 finance ministers and central bank governors gather on 17-18 February for their first meeting of the year under the Indonesian presidency. Amid high-profile topics including global macro discussions about inflation, key issues beneath the surface could challenge the International Monetary Fund’s global leadership role.	Thu, Feb 10, 2022	OMFIF
Daniel Alpert: Dan Alpert on Current Trends and Tensions in the US Economy Dan Alpert is an investment banker and a founding Managing Partner of Westwood Capital. He also regularly writes and speaks on big macro-structural issues. Dan joins David Beckworth on Macro Musings to discuss recent macroeconomic events.	Mon, Feb 7, 2022	MACRO Musings