Strategic Autonomy and Economic Power 1st Edition

Strategic Autonomy and Economic Power (1st Edition) by Vitor Bento is a timely exploration of how nations and regions navigate influence in an increasingly contested global economy. This compelling volume opens with a clear, provocative premise: economic strength and policy independence are inseparable tools for securing long-term national interests.

Drawing readers into complex debates with accessible prose, the book unpacks the dynamics of trade, investment, industrial policy, and financial resilience. It connects macroeconomic strategies to geopolitical outcomes, making it essential reading for anyone tracking EU policy, European competitiveness, and global market shifts. Practical analysis and real-world context help readers understand why strategic autonomy matters now—for governments, corporations, and civil society.

For policymakers, business leaders, academics, and students of international economics, this edition offers frameworks to evaluate choices that shape economic power. The arguments are balanced and forward-looking, showing how coordination, regulation, and innovation can enhance sovereignty without closing markets. Written with clarity and authority, Bento’s insights help readers anticipate risks and identify opportunities across regional and global settings.

Whether you’re researching European policy, preparing for strategic decision-making, or building a library on geopolitics and economics, Strategic Autonomy and Economic Power is a practical, thought-provoking guide. Order your copy today to deepen your understanding of how economic strategy shapes the world—and to prepare for the next wave of geopolitical-economic challenges.

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