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Trade is No Longer a Way of Opening Up Markets
With Deborah Lehr, Chair and CEO
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Making Acquisitions in the Public Affairs Sector: Lessons from Both Sides of the Table
By Leigh Wedell, President and COO
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From the Middle Kingdom to the Saudi Kingdom: Opportunities Abound
By Yasser Elnaggar, Chair of the Middle East and Africa
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Expert Take: What Trump 2.0 Means for Australia
The U.S.-Australia relationship has long been built on shared values, with Australia’s longest-serving Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies, describing it as “a spiritual one.” This enduring alignment has driven decades of trade, investment, and strategic cooperation. However, the return of Donald Trump to the White House introduces new complexities for Australia, requiring businesses and policymakers to navigate a more volatile global landscape.
A Minute with The Paulson Prize
Join Basilinna President and COO, Leigh Wedell, as she delves into the revolutionary innovations essential for addressing global sustainability challenges.
From the Middle Kingdom to the Saudi Kingdom: Opportunities Abound
As China's economy slows, Chinese firms are seeking new global opportunities to market their products and build their brands.
Trade is No Longer a Way of Opening up Markets
Explore key insights on the changing landscape of global trade and why recent trade policies could be hurting China's domestic economy with Deborah Lehr, Basilinna Chair and CEO.
U.S. Election China Policy Update: What would Kamala do on China?
Now that Vice President Kamala Harris has officially accepted the Democratic party nomination as the presidential candidate, the debate will move to the substance of the Democrats and Republican platforms. One of the key unknowns for candidate Harris is her views on foreign policy – and the extent of her experience.
The Two Congresses
Basilinna President and COO Leigh Wedell, along with Basilinna Executive Director and Trivium Co-Founder Trey McArver, discuss "The Two Congresses," covering the outcomes of China’s recently concluded Two Sessions, the China-related priorities of the U.S. Congress, and their implications for the U.S.-China relationship and businesses moving forward.
China is Giving Ancient Silk Road Trade Routes a Digital Makeover
Against the backdrop of heightened U.S.-China tensions and the Covid-19 pandemic, the Digital Silk Road is how China is creating new trade ecosystems and deepening its trade relations across the developing world.
Why China Needs to Keep its Economic Recovery Green and Sustainable
China’s post Covid-19 economic relief programme understandably makes job creation and technological development the top priorities. The centrepiece of the effort is the “2 New + 1 Key” initiative, which promotes investment in digital and urban infrastructure as well as the implementation of 165 national-level major projects.