MARKETS AND BORDERS
MAPPING POWER, TRADE, AND THE GLOBAL ECONOMY

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Welcome to Markets and Borders, where we explore the intersection of geopolitics, international trade, and the global economy. Created by a political science student, this platform is dedicated to breaking down complex global dynamics and helping readers better understand the forces shaping our interconnected world.
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Why Does Authoritarianism Tend to Persist in the Middle East?: An Exploration of Disempowerment
INTRODUCTION Western democracies around the world enjoy certain privileges regarding how they are governed. This influence in governance empowers individuals to have a voice and speak out to the government when their needs are not being met. Much of the Middle East, however, does not enjoy these privileges, such as the right of equal political…
Does Power Effect Trade?: Literature Review
INTRODUCTION Power and trade share a direct relationship with each other. The concept of power allows those with the capacity to exert influence and control over another entity. The power dynamics between global supply chains, economic and fiscal policies, and political influence all define the sphere of global trade. States with a much stronger position…
US Trade Deficit with China: Historical Perspective
In the decades following World War II, China became both the United States’ largest trading partner and its greatest source of trade imbalance. What had originally started in the 1970s with small economic engagement, has since transformed into a highly contentious and incredibly nuanced trade relationship. As of 2022, the U.S shared a $382.1 billion…
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