CGD Fellow Gyude Moore's Opinion piece in Newsweek.

Every international gathering has its own zeitgeist. When national leaders meet at global events or regional conclaves, they swap notes on current policy issues, but a particular sentiment dominates each gathering. It’s often anxiety, relief, solidarity, or determination.

CGD's Scott Morris and Charles Kenny argue the core flaw in the US response to China’s Belt and Road Initiative: the US should recommit to international institutions like the World Bank instead of attempting to provide a direct alternative to BRI.