Sanam Rasool

Dec 18, 2024 | csis.org | Byrd rule |Sanam Rasool |William Reinsch |Thibault Denamiel

As the U.S. presidential and congressional election frenzy has subsided, policymakers face critical decisions regarding the fate of tax provisions enacted through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017. The bill, introduced by then-representative Kevin Brady (R-TX) on November 2, 2017, with 24 Republican cosponsors, represented the most significant tax policy overhaul since the Reagan administration’s 1986 reform, introducing sweeping changes to individual, business, and international taxation.

Aug 8, 2024 | csis.org | Sanam Rasool |William Reinsch |Thibault Denamiel

In navigating its energy transition and climate policy landscape amid a looming political transition, the United States stands at a critical juncture where the design and implementation of a CBAM can significantly contribute to the collective efforts to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.

Feb 5, 2023 | tribune.com.pk | Sanam Rasool

The I2U2 group — comprising the US, Israel, India, and the United Arab Emirates — is emerging as a new coalition in West Asia. Its footprints are embedded in the Abraham Accords that take a cue from the landmark Israel and UAE accord, which later on were pursued by many other Arab countries. The stated purpose of I2U2 is the establishment of an ideal international platform for economic development. The group primarily focuses on infrastructure, transport and maritime security.