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Raisina Dialogue 2026 II Day 2 - Live II Broken Markets: Politics,Predators and Disruptive Economics
Summary
The panel discusses the end of globalization and the shift towards regional supply chains and alliances. Industry representatives emphasize the need for businesses to adapt to this new reality to avoid failure. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted vulnerabilities in global supply chains, prompting companies to reassess their strategies.
Companies like Boeing are transitioning from cost efficiency to addressing political challenges, regionalizing and duplicating supply chains to maintain stability. The geopolitical landscape is increasingly complex, with businesses needing to engage in risk analysis and develop partnerships to ensure supply chain security.
The current global trading system is perceived as collapsing, necessitating a reformed approach to globalization that emphasizes predictability and transparency. Businesses are focusing on resilience and risk reduction, leading to higher costs and undermining production efficiency.
Bilateral agreements, such as those between the EU and India, are often limited and may lead to trade diversion. The aviation industry, representing a significant portion of global GDP, requires tariff-free trade agreements for sustainability.
Perspectives
Panel discussion on globalization and supply chain dynamics.
Proponents of Regionalization and Adaptation
- Argues that globalization as previously known is over
- Highlights the need for businesses to adapt to new geopolitical realities
- Emphasizes the importance of regional supply chains for stability
- Proposes that companies must engage in geopolitical risk analysis
- Claims that resilience efforts are necessary despite increased costs
Skeptics of Current Adaptation Strategies
- Questions the effectiveness of bilateral agreements in addressing trade issues
- Critiques the reliance on government intervention to guide market dynamics
- Challenges the assumption that regional integration will enhance trade automatically
- Highlights the complexities of political will and economic disparities among nations
Neutral / Shared
- Acknowledges the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on supply chain vulnerabilities
- Recognizes the need for a balanced approach to trade and economic security
Metrics
other
22 years
duration of living in China
This highlights the speaker's extensive experience in a globalized environment.
I lived in China for 22 years.
cost
extra cost USD
costs associated with resilience efforts
Increased costs may hinder competitiveness and efficiency.
you want to reduce the risk as much as possible, which means an extra cost.
growth
second fastest growing economy in the world %
Poland's economic growth ranking
Highlights Poland's significant economic development in a global context.
Poland was second fastest growing economy in the world, only second to China.
tariff
zero tariff %
Tariff rate for Egypt's exports to the U.S.
This tariff exemption enhances Egypt's competitiveness in the U.S. market.
we can export to the US at zero tariff.
other
high income disparities
economic conditions in some countries
Income disparities can lead to social unrest and political polarization.
it has created in some countries pretty high income disparities
other
disappointment and polarization
public sentiment regarding economic conditions
Disappointment in economic growth can fuel populist movements.
people are disappointed with this and it feeds into also polarization, populism
other
10 to 11 months
time frame for EU's learning effect in trade negotiations
This period indicates a significant shift in the EU's approach to trade.
over the last, well, maybe 10 to 11 months that there was a learning effect.
cost
10 fold times
increase in costs for medical supplies from China
This dramatic increase underscores the fragility of global supply chains.
the costs to her company went up 10 fold overnight.
Key entities
Timeline highlights
00:00–05:00
The panel discusses the end of globalization and the shift towards regional supply chains and alliances. Industry representatives emphasize the need for businesses to adapt to this new reality to avoid failure.
- Jamil Anderlini introduces the panel, sharing his background as a child of globalization and highlighting the fracturing of globalization with supply chains and alliances reforming into regional blocks
- Matthias Berninger from Bayer states that the previous model of just-in-time supply chains is no longer viable, indicating a significant shift in how companies must adapt to the new reality
05:00–10:00
Global supply chains are transitioning from cost efficiency to addressing political challenges, a shift underscored by the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies like Boeing are adapting by regionalizing and duplicating supply chains to maintain stability in a complex geopolitical landscape.
- Global supply chains have shifted from a focus on cost reduction and efficiency to addressing significant political challenges, particularly highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The concept of mutually assured disruption has emerged, indicating that businesses must adapt to a new reality where traditional strategies may no longer be effective
- Brendan Nelson notes that the current geopolitical realignment represents the most complex operating environment for global businesses since World War II. He emphasizes that the world as it was known is gone, and companies must navigate unprecedented challenges in their supply chains
- Boeing has approximately 13,000 suppliers, with nearly 3,000 located outside the United States. The pandemic severely disrupted these supply chains, prompting Boeing to regionalize and near-shore some suppliers while duplicating supply chains in certain areas to maintain operational stability
10:00–15:00
Boeing has developed a sophisticated geopolitical risk matrix to enhance supply chain security and resilience. The company is embedding suppliers into production processes to foster collaboration and trust.
- Boeing has invested significantly in geopolitical risk analysis, creating a sophisticated risk matrix to anticipate and mitigate potential disruptions in their supply chains. The company has regionalized and near-shored some suppliers, duplicating supply chains in certain areas to enhance security and resilience against geopolitical uncertainties. This approach emphasizes the importance of embedding suppliers into their production processes to foster collaboration and trust
15:00–20:00
The current global trading system is perceived as collapsing, necessitating a reformed approach to globalization that emphasizes predictability and transparency. Businesses are increasingly focusing on resilience and risk reduction, which is leading to higher costs and undermining production efficiency.
- The speaker advocates for a reformed approach to globalization that maintains predictability and transparency, as the previous model of multilateral agreements is no longer viable
- Trade agreements like the EU-India FTA could provide a framework for businesses to thrive in a fragmented global trading environment, emphasizing the need for plural and lateral agreements within the WTO
- Resilience efforts in the business community are becoming increasingly costly as companies shift focus from minimizing costs to reducing risks associated with political instability, which undermines efficiency in production
- The current global system is viewed as collapsing, with outdated structures failing to address the need for a new system that can support international trade and investment
20:00–25:00
Boeing and other companies are investing heavily in resilience efforts to address sector-specific risks, particularly in politically unstable regions. Egypt's strategic location and the QIZ agreement with the U.S.
- Resilience efforts in sectors like aviation, exemplified by Boeing, are costly and tied to specific industry dynamics. For instance, oil companies must be located near oil reserves, limiting operational flexibility in politically unstable regions like Iran
- Egypt has benefited from near-shoring due to its strategic geographic location, enhancing its investment appeal despite political fluctuations. The QIZ agreement with the United States allowed Egypt to export at zero tariffs, making it attractive for investments and exports
- Poland has leveraged its EU membership and NATO alliance to navigate the complexities of the current global trade environment. However, it is facing a moment of fracturing in globalization, with trade wars and new tariffs creating instability
25:00–30:00
Poland is actively negotiating free trade agreements with countries like India, Canada, and Australia to adapt to changing economic conditions. The EU is recognizing that trade liberalization does not guarantee economic growth, leading to increased populism and polarization.
- Poland is negotiating free trade agreements with countries like India, Canada, and Australia to maintain economic and security rules amidst rising tensions. This reflects a strategic shift in trade negotiations, as Poland adapts to weaponized economic dependencies and diminishing predictability in trade
- The EU is recognizing that trade liberalization may not automatically lead to economic growth, as disparities in income and conditions have resulted in disappointment and polarization. This has contributed to a rise in populism, challenging the belief that trade promotes peace and stability