The Economics Society
Arthaniti X Centre for New Economics Studies
Conversations in Development Studies, a faction of the Centre for New Economics Studies at JGU collaborated with Arthaniti to trace how President Trump's trade policies disrupted global norms without collapsing them, reshaped alliances, and pushed countries like India to rethink their trade strategies, industry and climate control in a fragmented world order.
In Conversation with...
Dr. Soan Ray
Protection, Power, and State
A Political Economy of Trumpism
This issue endeavours to unpack the far-reaching impact of the US Tariff policies on global trade, alliances and governance. From the securitisation of trade and the redefinition of alliances to the resurgence of protectionism, the issue examines how the international order adapted rather than collapsed. Through conversations with leading experts such as
Dr. Amit Ranjan, Ms. Tanya Dawar, and Dr. Soan Ray.
With a sharp focus on India, the issue explores:
1. Shifts in balance of power and US relations with allies
2. Protectionism, WTO compatibility, and India's trade strategies.
3. Buyer-driven vs producer-driven global value chains and sectoral vulnerabilities
4. India's response through diversification, industrial policy, and export support.
5. Fragmented climate governance and India's growing leverage as a Global South leader.
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Dr. Amit Ranjan
