Geoeconomics Amid a Changing World Order: Niklas Swanström was interviewed by JBIC Today
May 29, 2026: Niklas Swanström, ISDP’s Executive Director, was interviewed by JBIC Today on the topic “Geoeconomics Amid a Changing World Order: the challenges of diversification and realignment”.
As the global order appears to be in transition, alliances shift and the economic interdependence that once promised peace is weaponized, geoeconomics and security specialist Dr. Niklas Swanström delivers his take on how the world is evolving and how Japan can adapt to it.
“Diversification is no longer optional. Japan and Europe are already exposed to economic coercion by the major powers, whether through export controls, tariffs, or restrictions on critical minerals such as gallium, germanium, and graphite. The challenge is that diversification is constrained: alternative markets and suppliers are often already influenced by major powers, and they could be hit with sanctions over their dealings with other nations. Still, relying on a single economic actor is a serious national security risk.”