CSDP 7 - European Economic Statecraft in a World of Weaponised Interdependence
College of Europe Podcast (Bruges)Show Notes
In this seventh episode of CSDP, Antonio Tintoré Vicent is joined by Professor Abraham Newman to discuss the rise of geoeconomics and how Europe should adapt to an era of weaponised interdependence. Professor Newman teaches at Georgetown University and is co-author of Underground Empire: How America Weaponized the World Economy, a landmark book on the geopolitics of globalisation and control over chokepoints in the international system.
This conversation covers the strategic rationale behind Trump’s trade wars, the debate around weaponising interdependence, and the institutional reforms Europe needs to stay competitive in an age where economic power is increasingly politicised. Drawing on recent visits to Japan and Taiwan, Professor Newman also shares insights into how these debates are playing out in other democracies. Finally, the episode considers the future of the WTO and efforts to build international norms around economic coercion.
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