Geopolitics & Economic Statecraft

Economics and international security are intrinsically linked, a connection that is only becoming more important in today’s era of emerging multipolarity. The building of effective military force is contingent on domestic economic capacity, while countries are dependent on international markets for their energy security and supply chain needs. Meanwhile, the major powers are increasingly resorting to the use of economic statecraft – sanctions, tariffs, and lending – to achieve their geopolitical goals. This project aims to explore questions at the intersection of geopolitics and economics, helping policymakers to more effectively navigate the role of economics in foreign policy.