Nadia Clark

CFR Staff

Nadia Clark

Research Associate, International Political Economy

Nadia Clark is a research associate for international political economy at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). She holds a BBA in international business and economics, with a concentration in international finance, from Temple University.

Publications:

“How One Port’s Struggle Reveals the Problems—and Promise—of Chinese Infrastructure Financing,” Asia Unbound, January 16, 2024.

“The Rise and Fall of the BRI,” Asia Unbound, April 6, 2023.

“EU Outrage Clouds Hamburg Port Deal,” Asia Unbound, December 2, 2022.

Russia

Why Expanded BRICS Is Backing a Russia-Initiated Grain Exchange

In a move to reshape global agricultural trade, the 2024 BRICS Kazan Declaration has thrown its weight behind the creation of a BRICS Grain Exchange.

by Zongyuan Zoe Liu and Nadia Clark October 31, 2024 Asia Unbound
China

Why Is China Investing In a $1.7 Billion Canal in Cambodia?

The Funan Techo Canal is the latest in a string of flashy Chinese investments in Cambodia. How did Cambodia, a lower-middle-income nation of 17.5 million people, become a focal point of Chinese foreign policy and investment?

by Zongyuan Zoe Liu and Nadia Clark September 30, 2024 Asia Unbound
China

How One Port’s Struggle Reveals the Problems—and Promise—of Chinese Infrastructure Financing

Chinese port financing has plenty of drawbacks. But developing countries have few alternatives.

by Nadia Clark January 16, 2024 Asia Unbound
China

The Rise and Fall of the BRI

Amidst accusations of “debt-trap diplomacy,” Chinese companies seek more overseas direct investment opportunities and fewer foreign contracted projects as Xi’s flagship initiative is stymied by poor risk management.

by Nadia Clark April 6, 2023 Asia Unbound
China

EU Outrage Clouds Hamburg Port Deal

Despite controversy surrounding the deal, the approval of a Chinese stake in Europe’s third largest port may be a smarter decision than it initially appears.

by Nadia Clark December 2, 2022 Asia Unbound

Southeast Asia

What Is ASEAN?

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a regional organization that brings together disparate neighbors to address economic and security issues, but the group’s impact remains limited.

by CFR.org Editors May 27, 2025

United States

What Is the Defense Production Act?

Presidents Trump and Biden have turned to the Defense Production Act to address the country’s vital needs, from stimulating critical supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic to countering growing competition with China. How does the law work?

by Anshu Siripurapu May 22, 2025

Sanctions

Three Years of War in Ukraine: Are Sanctions Against Russia Making a Difference?

The United States and its allies have imposed broad economic penalties on Russia over its war in Ukraine. As the conflict continues, experts debate whether the sanctions are working.

by CFR.org Editors May 21, 2025

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