Atlantic Council

The IMF is being put to the test in Bangkok, according to analysis from the Atlantic Council. The piece frames the institution's work in the Thai capital as a major trial, though no further details about the specific challenge, participants or outcome are available from the reporting so far.

The Atlantic Council argues the United States needs a coherent strategy toward the Global South on technology, framing it as essential to American competitiveness. The piece suggests Washington must engage developing nations on digital and tech issues or risk ceding influence to rival powers seeking those markets and partnerships.