Christopher Smart, a senior fellow at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, was Special Assistant to the president for International Economics, Trade and Investment (2013-15) and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Treasury for Europe and Eurasia (2009-13). He is also Whitehead Senior Fellow at Chatham House.
As the Trump administration prepares to renegotiate NAFTA, the underlying logic of the US’s new approach to trade is about to receive prime-time scrutiny. When it does, the missed opportunities – on l… read more
Europe’s leaders will confront many challenges this year, but they will also have an opportunity to strengthen their battered union. If they can restore the banking sector's credibility, and further i… read more
As giddy global markets continue to set new records, investors cannot ignore the economic and technological trends that await. In 2017, they will need to reappraise how the global economy works, becau… read more
Any US administration should pause before cutting off access to the dollar-trading system as a way to punish misbehavior by foreign governments. Over time, even legitimate actors will find alternative… read more
There was a time when businesses eager to expand into Europe planted their flag first in the UK, owing to its welcoming logistical and regulatory environment and automatic access to the EU’s 500 milli… read more
G20 countries have once again pledged to invest in advanced-economy infrastructure as a strategy to boost global growth. The world has heard this before, but it never seems to work out as promised, be… read more
Any clear-eyed assessment by the Kremlin must conclude that a Donald Trump presidency is not in Russia’s interests. It may be fun to watch the US body politic squirm, and to gloat as America’s allies … read more
Industrial policies come in many shapes and sizes, but some strategies to nurture domestic firms and industries have clearly worked better than others. Understanding why may hold the key to creating t… read more
