Growth Crossings: The geopolitics of commerce

Economic Development

Growth Crossings: The geopolitics of commerce

August 30, 2017

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Chris Clague
Chris Clague

August 30, 2017

Global

Chris Clague
Chris Clague
Chris Clague

Managing editor Asia & Global editorial lead, Trade and globalisation

Chris Clague is managing editor in Asia for Economist Impact. He is an expert in international trade and trade policy and has also advised clients throughout the Asian region on the strategic implications of megatrends and political risk. He was a consultant in The Economist Group's Tokyo office and was the project leader and editor for the Economist Intelligence /Nikkei BP publication The World to 2050 (available in Japanese only). 

Prior to joining The Economist Group, he was a senior consultant and Director of China Operations for a boutique consulting firm that worked with governments and MNCs on issues related to international trade, investment, and commodities. 

Chris holds an MSc in Asian Politics from the London School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) and a certificate in International Trade Law and Economics from the World Trade Institute’s summer academy. He provides regular commentary on trade and the Japanese economy to international media.

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What are the 5 geopolitical risks that might impact your business? Find out from our interactive infographic tool and article series.

US withdraws from the Paris agreement; a trade war between US and China; a large-scale cyber attack on banks and telcos; a pandemic outbreak in the Middle East; “Italexit” from the euro – what risks and opportunities could these scenarios bring to international trade and investment?

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