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The International Economics research area is devoted to the study of international economic issues and policies. Its goal is to anticipate emerging themes, provide accurate and policy-oriented research, and actively contribute to public debate. The strength of work on international economics lies in the scope of its coverage, its ability to analyse economic issues within a broad geopolitical context, and the large pool of Chatham House and external experts on which it can draw.

Research on international economics at Chatham House has grown steadily since it was established in 1986 under the direction of Dr DeAnne Julius to reflect the growing importance of economic factors in international relations. Original policy-oriented research has been produced which has helped to inform and shape public debate on key international economic concerns. Workshops, seminars and discussion groups regularly provide a forum for a wide audience of government officials, politicians, business leaders, academics, scholars, representatives from non-governmental institutions and the media.

International economics research is undertaken in three streams:

Changing Dynamics of Global Economic Order

This is focused on the measures taken to arrest the sharp decline in economic activity during the recent crisis, proposals to reform the global economic governance to prevent the next crisis and the integration of rising powers into key economic governance structures.

International Finance, Trade and Investment

This explores the trends in the financial, trade and investment flows in the global economy, providing innovative analysis of the changing roles played by state-owned enterprises and financial cities in the global economy.

Shifting Competitive Advantage in the Changing Global Economy

This informs and facilitates debate particularly at the national level on the shifts in comparative advantage of countries.

Findings and conclusions of meetings on international economic issues are often summarised in publications, which are available on our papers page. Researchers frequently give interviews to print and broadcast media. Research on international economics is financially self-funding, deriving a portion of its income from its research events and activities. Chatham House acknowledges the generous support of the Tokyo Club Foundation for Global Studies, Japan Economic Foundation, JETRO and others.