Global trade research
Our insights and original research shine a light on global trade trends and issues through a balanced and objective perspective. We highlight the conditions for making trade more sustainable.
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Sustainable trade
233 articles & resources | 105 experts
Trade should deliver mutually acceptable benefits between trading partners and achieve balanced economic, societal, and environmental outcomes.
Explore our topical research, including the Sustainable Trade Index, which measures the capacity of economies to participate in international trade in a manner that supports the long-term domestic and global goals of economic growth, environmental protection, and better social equity.
The STI 2024 is the sixth edition of the index.
Trade and geopolitics
108 articles & resources | 71 experts
Trade and geopolitics are deeply interdependent, driven by nations’ shared economic interests in the global political landscape. As these common interests grow stronger, the root of their relationship deepens accordingly. This intricate relationship serves as a vital thread that weaves together economic interests, resource accessibility, trade route control, regional integration, and the pursuit of geopolitical goals.
