Resilient Trade Theory: Sovereign Security in an Age of Interdependence

By Kenneth Tuttle Wilhelm

Globalisation promised stability. The past decade delivered something else, supply shocks, chokepoints, and political coercion. Resilient Trade Theory sets a practical course. Secure the essentials, keep the rest open. Food, energy, health inputs, secure data, and defence-critical materials must be available at home or through trusted allies. Consumer and luxury goods can remain in open markets. This clear divide preserves growth while restoring control.

The book moves from idea to action. It outlines sector classification, domestic capacity building, selective trade instruments, and allied corridors. It links liveable wages and regional jobs to social cohesion. It proposes a Resilience Authority that audits risks, runs simulations, and keeps policy honest. The goal is not isolation; it is intentional interdependence with partners who will stand firm in a crisis.

Readers will find regional vignettes, policy checklists, and leadership guidance that convert principle into practice. The message is direct, be open where you can, be sovereign where you must, and measure what matters. For policymakers, business leaders, scholars, and citizens, this is a blueprint for remaining globally engaged without remaining strategically exposed.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GVDZSZL6
• ISBN13: 9798903628551
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Notion Press
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"