Michael Galant

Michael Galant

Senior Research and Outreach Associate

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Expertise

Michael conducts research and policy analysis on the International Monetary Fund, debt, and economic sanctions at CEPR.

Michael’s research focuses on the global political economy, how the structures of the global economic architecture affect development in the Global South, and the prospects of constructing a New International Economic Order. Prior to CEPR, Michael has worked on issues related to foreign policy and international development at Win Without War, the United Nations, and more.

Michael holds a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, where he studied international political and economic development, and a BA in international relations and sociology from Brown University.

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CEPR Sanctions Watch January 2025

Explore the latest developments in international sanctions. Discover the effects of sanctions on Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, and Venezuela, and more.

Jan 30, 2025

By Michael Galant, Pedro Labayen Herrera

Cubans walk past the US embassy as they march along Havana's promenade on December 20, 2024, during a demonstration against the blockade and Cuba's remaining on the list of countries that sponsor terrorism. Several hundred thousand Cubans, led by communist leader Raul Castro, marched on Friday in front of the US embassy in Havana to demand an end to Washington's blockade, a month before Donald Trump returns to command the White House. (Photo by YAMIL LAGE / AFP) (Photo by YAMIL LAGE/AFP via Getty Images)

Tinkering with a Broken Policy: The IMF’s 2024 Surcharge Reform

Explore the consequences of IMF surcharge reforms. Find out how changes to the fees levied by the International Monetary Fund affect borrowing costs.

Jan 13, 2025

By Michael Galant, Ivana Vasic-Lalovic

A close-up of a hand holding a marker, writing on a piece of paper filled with text about economic reform and efficiency.

CEPR Sanctions Watch December 2024

Read our in-depth analysis on the impact of sanctions on Afghanistan’s economy and the latest developments in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Ukraine, Syria, and Venezuela in this edition of Sanctions Watch.

Dec 20, 2024

By Michael Galant, Pedro Labayen Herrera

Hundreds of Syrians in Hama celebrate end of Assad era HAMA, SYRIA - DECEMBER 19: Syrians celebrate the fall of the Baath Party's 61-year regime and the fleeing of its leader, Bashar al-Assad, with Syrian revolution flags, anthems, and songs in Hama, Syria on December 19, 2024. (Photo by Hisam Hac Omer/Anadolu via Getty Images)

CEPR Sanctions Watch November 2024

Stay up to date with the latest news on sanctions. Learn about the impact of recent events on Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and more.

Nov 27, 2024

By Michael Galant, Pedro Labayen Herrera

On the eve of the annual vote at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on United States of America (USA) sanctions against Cuba, organizers urge the Belgian government and the European Union to take

CEPR Sanctions Watch October 2024

Stay informed with Sanctions Watch. Explore the impact of economic sanctions on global affairs and the human costs they entail.

Oct 31, 2024

By Michael Galant, Pedro Labayen Herrera

View of the city at dawn during the fourth day of a massive power outage in Havana on October 21, 2024. Electricity has been restored to half of Havana, the Cuban capital's power company reported Monday, four days after the start of a nationwide power blackout that the authorities have struggled to fix. (Photo by YAMIL LAGE / AFP) (Photo by YAMIL LAGE/AFP via Getty Images)

IMF Reforms Are Welcome, But Surcharges Still Must Go

Discover the harmful impact of IMF surcharges and the need for their complete elimination. Explore the reforms announced and their implications for developing countries.

Oct 21, 2024

By Michael Galant