Global Trade

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Global Trade

Economic costs of tech warfare escalation and why they matter

Tech warfare escalation means countries increasingly using technology-based tactics like cyberattacks, export controls, and digital infrastructure restrictions to gain strategic advantages. This escalation disrupts global supply chains and trade, causing serious economic consequences that affect industries, governments, and overall economic stability. Understanding these economic costs is crucial for policy

By Daniel Mount
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Global Trade

Effects of War on Global Supply Chains and Their Impact on Global Trade

War disrupts global supply chains by blocking transportation routes, damaging logistics infrastructure, and limiting access to essential raw materials. These effects cascade through manufacturing and distribution, causing delays, higher costs, and reduced availability of goods worldwide. Understanding how conflicts interfere with supply chains helps business professionals and policymakers anticipate risks

By Daniel Mount