A Deeper Look at Deglobalization & How We Got Here

In this episode, Brian discusses the potential for increased global risk and instability, as well as the potential effects on economies in developing countries. He also points out that the financial system is vulnerable to external factors and that military spending will increase as a result. He concludes by recommending that listeners join an affinity peer-to-peer network of industry professionals in order to gain access to exclusive investment opportunities.Listen in!Key Highlights: [00:01 - 08:51] What is De-Globalization? There is a big debate over whether or not the world is de-globalizingHow global competition drove down pricingWhy nobody takes Russia, Iran, and China seriously[08:52 - 10:45] The Current SituationHow the United States has lost power and leverage in the international community due to its inward focus and lack of engagement in global affairsHow this has led to declines in trade, investment, cross-border flows, and multinational share of global profitsThese trends are likely to continue for the foreseeable future.[10:46 - 12:22] The Emerging Risks of a World Without the USThe Clayton political risk increases the risk for investors globallyThe financial system is becoming more unstable, and military spending will increaseDeveloping countries will suffer the most from this trend[12:23 - 14:30] Closing Segment Key Quotes: “We were the ones who were protecting these sea lanes, and we did benefit in orderly more than other folks. I'm not saying that we didn't, and it did lift a huge number of people out of poverty. - Brian C. Adams “Nearshoring reshoring, an increase in domestic jobs is a very logical conclusion to take. And then just generally speaking, there'll be a rise in military spending as the world becomes more volatile and risky.“ - Brian C. AdamsConnect with me on LinkedIn!LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND LEAVE US A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in and Stay Tuned for the Next Episode COMING SOON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.