FGV Europe is pleased to launch the second edition of the Think Series:“The Digital Economy and Sanctions: How Geopolitical Pressure is Fueling Alternative Economic Ecosystems” written by Emily Vartuhi Ekshian, Fellow at FGV Europe and reviewed by Maria Cristina Terra, Professor at ESSEC Business School, and Vera Thorstensen Professor at FGV EESP.
The study explores how digital technologies — including blockchain, cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) — are reshaping the global economy and challenging the effectiveness of economic sanctions as tools of foreign policy.
Through an interdisciplinary approach and international case studies, the publication highlights how geopolitical pressure is accelerating the emergence of alternative economic ecosystems, with far-reaching implications for digital sovereignty, global financial governance, and the international balance of power.
An essential read for policymakers, academics, financial professionals, and anyone interested in the future of the digital economy and global geopolitics.
This paper is the second edition of FGV Europe Think Series, a publication that offers in-depth analyses and reflections on strategic issues in the international agenda — including politics, economics, sustainability, agriculture, global trade, and regional integration. It seeks to deepen the understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the relations between Brazil, Europe, and Africa, while providing both technical insights and institutional perspectives.
Stay tuned for the next editions!