Economics and geopolitics are increasingly intertwined. As global tensions rise and cooperation frays, governments are turning more often to economic tools—from trade policy and investment screening to sanctions and industrial strategy—to advance national interests. The result is a shift in how the global economy functions, with far-reaching implications for growth, stability, and development.
How is the renewed use of economic statecraft reshaping global trade and finance? What does a more fragmented world economy mean for emerging markets and international institutions? And as policymakers navigate these crosscurrents, how can they balance resilience, efficiency, and cooperation? Finance & Development magazine’s June 2026 issue explores these questions.