Through its various policy programs, GMF seeks to address the challenges and opportunities linked to increased competition Americans and Europeans are facing in global economic leadership. GMF’s targeted analysis and strategic convening addresses issues such as the rise of the BRICS countries, trade, investment and protectionism, economic development access to resources and energy security, and the future of the EU’s economic and monetary union. GMF’s well-established trilateral projects and major conferences are unique venues of discussion for these global issues.