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Nature as National Asset: How the Middle East Is Turning Biodiversity into Economic Opportunity
By Basilinna Deborah Lehr, Chair and CEO.
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Trump 2.0
Tholos Talks with The Trade Guys, Hosted by Jake E. Jennings
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China Economic Stimulus Tracker
A comprehensive timeline of announcements and policy actions implemented by the Chinese government to stimulate economic activity.
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When Mistakes Need a Manual: China’s Guidance on Acceptable Decision-making
By Deborah Lehr, Basilinna Chair and CEO
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Silicon and Sovereignty: What Trump’s AI Pact Means for the Gulf
Talking Points by the Basilinna Team
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Why Do Culture and Heritage Matter? with Irina Bokova
Tholos Talks with Irina Bokova, Hosted by Deborah Lehr
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Is Xi Jinping Undermining China’s Path to Tech Superiority?
By Deborah Lehr, Chair and CEO
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Making Acquisitions in the Public Affairs Sector: Lessons from Both Sides of the Table
By Leigh Wedell, President and COO
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Trade is No Longer a Way of Opening Up Markets
With Deborah Lehr, Chair and CEO
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From the Middle Kingdom to the Saudi Kingdom: Opportunities Abound
By Yasser Elnaggar, Chair of the Middle East and Africa
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The New Trump Administration: Perspective from China
Talking Points by Gracie Sun, Chair of Asia-Pacific
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Trump 2.0 on China: Recalibration
November 8, 2024 | Basilinna Team
As President-elect Trump reenters office, China will be one of his foreign policy centerpieces. And no one should doubt his intentions. While often candidates’ tough rhetoric is softened upon taking office, in his first term, Trump managed to change both the narrative and the policy toward China away from engagement and integrating them into the global community to a limited containment approach.
Trump's Return: MENA Reactions, Regional Dynamics, and Economic Outlook
November 7, 2024 | Basilinna Team
In the MENA region, leaders reacted to Trump’s win with cautious optimism and pragmatism, signaling both hope for continuity and wariness about Trump’s unpredictability.
Lost Treasures: Crisis and Guardianship
October 17, 2024 | Deborah Lehr, Chair and CEO and Tess Davis, Executive Director
For centuries, the looting and trafficking of antiquities have never ceased. Yet the strength humanity shows in safeguarding its heritage is no less than the creative power of its ancestors. At the 4th Dialogue of the C.E.A. Museums Cooperation Initiative, Deborah Lehr, Chair and CEO of Basilinna and Founder of the Antiquities Coalition, and Tess Davis, Basilinna and Antiquities Coalition Executive Director, both focused on the astonishing creativity of museums as guardians of culture.
A Minute with The Paulson Prize
September 19, 2024 | Leigh Wedell, President and COO
Join Basilinna President and COO, Leigh Wedell, as she delves into the revolutionary innovations essential for addressing global sustainability challenges.
A Discussion on Cultural Artifacts
September 18, 2024 | Deborah Lehr, Chair and CEO, and Leigh Wedell, President and COO
Deborah Lehr, Chair and CEO of Basilinna and Chairman of the Board of Antiquities Coalition, and Tess Davis, Executive Director at Basilinna and Antiquities Coalition, discuss the importance of detecting, identifying, reporting, and understanding how cultural artifacts can be used to move illicit funds.
From the Middle Kingdom to the Saudi Kingdom: Opportunities Abound
September 18, 2024 | Ambassador Yasser Elnaggar, Chair of the Middle East and Africa
As China's economy slows, Chinese firms are seeking new global opportunities to market their products and build their brands.
Making Acquisitions in the Public Affairs Sector: Lessons from Both Sides of the Table
September 14, 2024 | Leigh Wedell, President and COO
Acquisitions are often seen as a quick route to growth, but in the public affairs sector, it’s not just about adding numbers to the bottom line—it’s about finding the right mix of expertise, leadership, and culture.
Trade is No Longer a Way of Opening up Markets
September, 13 2024 | Deborah Lehr, Chair and CEO
Explore key insights on the changing landscape of global trade and why recent trade policies could be hurting China's domestic economy with Deborah Lehr, Basilinna Chair and CEO.
Understanding China’s Pragmatic AI Plan
July 31, 2024 | Jen Zhu Scott, Executive Director
The two most important artificial intelligence ecosystems in the world are the U.S. and China. Geopolitical tensions make it tempting to view the pair in opposition. Chinese AI has been described as both lagging and leading the US. In fact, the two countries are pursuing distinct strategies.
Egypt's Economic Reform Amidst Regional Challenges
July 25, 2024 | Ambassador Yasser Elnaggar, Chair of the Middle East and Africa and Mohamed Soliman, Director
Since 2016, Egypt has undertaken an ambitious economic reform program aimed at addressing deep-seated structural issues and achieving sustainable growth as envisioned in Egypt Vision 2030.