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.

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.

Blog Post 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.

Blog Post 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.

Blog Post by Nadia Clark December 2, 2022 Asia Unbound

China

Religion in China

A significant proportion of China’s population claims to follow a religion. However, the government continues to toughen oversight, increase persecution of some religions, and attempt to co-opt state-sanctioned religious organizations.

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors May 15, 2024

Japan

The U.S.-Japan Alliance

The alliance with Japan has been the cornerstone of U.S. security policy in East Asia for decades. Now, Japan’s role in global security is growing as challenges from China and North Korea mount.

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors May 3, 2024

United States

How U.S. Water Infrastructure Works

The sprawling U.S. water system is central to the nation’s economy, but chronic underinvestment, increasing demand, and the consequences of climate change have revealed the system’s weaknesses.

Backgrounder by James McBride and Noah Berman May 2, 2024 Renewing America

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