The New Age of Global Trade: Aggressive Neo-Mercantilism

Raj Bhala

18 March 2025

5 min

PME All levels

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Aggressive neo-mercantilism is an embrace of protectionism justified by national security. Trade protection replaces traditional objectives of economic openness and harmony among nations, affecting strategic balances. Some defence force budgets may inevitably incur inflationary pressures.

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References

The Diplomat: High factual reporting
COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.

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