Focus Area
Economic Security & Controls
Sanctions, export controls, investment screening and carbon tariffs let governments decide who may buy, sell or invest. This section analyzes how these tools are designed and enforced, how they spread from listed targets to the companies that deal with them, and what firms must adjust in compliance and market access.
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When Markets Shift to the EU: How Conflicts Redefine Food Safety and Quarantine Standards Between Adversaries
Does war rewrite food safety and quarantine rules between hostile nations? Residue limits rarely change overnight; what goes first is the recognition of certificates, plant approvals, and border clearance. As Ukraine and Moldova turn toward the EU, conflict is steadily eroding regulatory trust.
Amid Warming Thailand-China Trade, Why Bangkok Accelerates Crackdown on Chinese Enterprises
As work on the Thailand-China high-speed railway continues and investment in AI, EVs, and batteries rises, Bangkok is stepping up scrutiny of nominee shareholders, low-cost parcels, and unlicensed factories. This is not a change of course but a reset of the terms for foreign investment.
Oil Tankers Bound for India: How the Russia-Ukraine War Turns Energy Sanctions into Great Power Leverage
The Russia-Ukraine war and Western sanctions have redirected global oil flows. By absorbing discounted Russian crude, India transforms an energy crisis into geopolitical leverage. This article analyzes India's energy decisions, refining capabilities, and strategic autonomy.
The Era of Land Strategy: National Security Rules Behind Finland's Rejection of Chinese Enterprise Land Purchases
The Finnish Ministry of Defense refused 14 non-EU/EEA buyers, including Chinese companies, permission to buy real estate. The case shows how buying land abroad has become a geopolitical act for companies.