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The politics behind the economics of trade. From the weaponisation of commerce to fragmentation and supply-chain resilience — and the case for an open, rules-based system in a contested world.
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Trade Treasury Payments: There’s no new normal
The clue is in the name: Liberation Day. When President Trump announced at the beginning of his speech that he was declaring the independence of the United States from the…
Read →“Fragmentation”, trade, and supply chain resilience: understanding the politics is critical to make sense of the economics
Explore the intricate relationship between trade fragmentation, geopolitics, and supply chain resilience with Dr. Rebecca Harding. Learn why understanding the political landscape is crucial to making economic sense and how…
Read →Supply Chain Resilience is the New Tradecraft, but why does this matter?
Uncover the strategic necessity of Supply Chain Resilience in our latest piece by Dr. Rebecca Harding. Discover how today's trade becomes a domain of warfare and why intelligence in supply…
Read →In Defence of World Trade
Discover how biometric technology could revolutionize global trade, offering seamless and secure cross-border transactions by reducing inefficiencies at customs and immigration, with real-time tracking and smart contract integrations, promising a…
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Economics for a world in strategic transition. Independent research and strategic advisory by Dr Rebecca Harding.
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