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The U.S. Investment Map and Toolkit for Central Asia

Guides & Tools
Central Asia presents growing opportunities for U.S. investors across energy, technology, and other sectors. The U.S. Investment Map and Investment Toolkit for Central Asia—developed under CIPE’s IBECA program—outline key reforms, challenges, and entry strategies across the region. Together, they provide a clear roadmap for strategic U.S. engagement in Central Asia’s evolving markets.

Corporate Economic Security in Japan

Articles
In 1937, Japanese physicist Okochi Masatoshi observed that “future wars will not be wars of militarymight...they will be wars involving the entire nation's scientific knowledge and industrial capacity.”Okochi could well have written that statement today. Spurred by resurgent great power competitionand the increased weaponization of interdependence, policymakers and business leaders around theworld are reassessing the...

Lithium in Argentina: How to Attract Good Investments for a Better Future

Guides & Tools
Argentina holds some of the world's largest lithium reserves, a critical mineral essential for America's economic competitiveness. In August 2025, the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) convened a Critical Minerals Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina to explore actionable strategies to protect mineral-rich countries from malign authoritarian investment and boosts economic resilience of both private and public sector actors. Local experts discussed...

Succession Planning Workbook for Associations

Guides & Tools
A succession plan prepares an association for leadership transitions by identifying critical roles, defining key competencies, developing potential successors, and establishing contingency plans. Succession planning ensures stability and continuity in essential positions, particularly in the association setting where institutional knowledge and leadership continuity are vital. This workbook, courtesy of Association Options, LLC, provides exercises, examples, and guided steps...

Corruption Risk Mapping in Nigeria

Case Studies
Nigeria is Africa's most populous and dynamic business environment. CIPE’s work in the country removes barriers to entry and competition for companies, including US companies operating in the region. This study sheds light on the complexities of doing business in the country.

Association Policy Development Workbook

Guides & Tools
Boards of directors for associations use internal policies as a part of their governance responsibilities. Policies are rules or guidelines that shape major decisions and actions, ensure consistency in decision-making, adhere to local laws, and support an association's core objectives. They are often referred to as the “wisdom of the board”. Boards and their governance...

The State of Democracy in Southeast Asia Report

Articles
Four respected members of the Asia Think Tank Network, a CIPE partner, are sharing their analyses and opinions about the state of democracy in the region. The authors share their...

Investment Screening in Central Asia: A Review

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Investment screening mechanisms, once a niche topic in economic statecraft, have gained significant attention in recent years due to growing concerns about the impact of foreign investment on national security. While this topic has been widely discussed among OECD nations, there is limited knowledge about investment evaluation practices in Central Asia. This review, the first...
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