Globalisation promised stability. The past decade delivered something else, supply shocks, chokepoints, and political coercion. Resilient Trade Theory sets a practical course. Secure the essentials, keep the rest open. Food, energy, health inputs, secure data, and defence-critical materials must be available at home or through trusted allies. Consumer and luxury goods can remain in open markets. This clear divide preserves growth while restoring control.
The book moves from idea to action. It outlines sector classification, domestic capacity building, selective trade instruments, and allied corridors. It links liveable wages and regional jobs to social cohesion. It proposes a Resilience Authority that audits risks, runs simulations, and keeps policy honest. The goal is not isolation; it is intentional interdependence with partners who will stand firm in a crisis.
Readers will find regional vignettes, policy checklists, and leadership guidance that convert principle into practice. The message is direct, be open where you can, be sovereign where you must, and measure what matters. For policymakers, business leaders, scholars, and citizens, this is a blueprint for remaining globally engaged without remaining strategically exposed.
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Kenneth Tuttle Wilhelm
Kenneth Tuttle Wilhelm, DBA, is an education and strategy scholar-practitioner based in Europe. He serves as Senior Leader at Ljubljana International School. Kenneth has more 25 years of international experience across Europe, Asia, Australia, and the United States, with work spanning programme design, policy analysis, and competitive strategy. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration in competitive and strategic analysis, a certificate from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in School Management and Leadership, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. His current research interests span market analysis, leadership, and programme development in the areas of pedagogy & curriculum.
