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The New Bankers to the World Aren’t on Wall Street

When Credit Suisse, Sam Bankman-Fried and Asian billionaires were hunting for funds in recent months, they all turned to the same place — the Middle East.

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Reflections from Davos 2025

By Jason Bordoff | I spent last week at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, and, as in prior years, am writing to offer a few reflections from the many events, meetings and conversations.

Announcement • January 27, 2025
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Energy and Climate Issues During the Trump Administration’s First 100 Days

President Donald Trump has made energy a clear focus for his second term in the White House. Having campaigned on an “America First” platform that highlighted domestic fossil-fuel growth, the reversal of climate policies and clean energy incentives advanced by the Biden administration, and substantial tariffs on key US trading partners, he declared an “energy emergency” on his first day in office.

Energy and Climate Issues During the Trump Administration’s First 100 Days

Africa’s Climate Finance Problem: African Sovereigns, Green Bonds, and Climate Action

TRENDS Research & Advisory strives to present an insightful and informed view of global issues and challenges from a strategic perspective. Established in 2014 as an independent research center, TRENDS conducts specialized studies in the fields of international relations and political, economic and social sciences.

External Publications with Harry Verhoeven & Gautam Jain TRENDS Research & Advisory • December 20, 2024
Africa’s Climate Finance Problem: African Sovereigns, Green Bonds, and Climate Action
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