Economic statecraft has become an essential tool in shaping international relations and policy decisions. As global markets intertwine and political landscapes shift, understanding how economic instruments influence diplomacy and national security is crucial. In this post, I will explore the role of economic statecraft strategies in policy, providing clear insights and practical examples to help businesses, investors, and organizations navigate this complex terrain. Understan

May 2026 Muharem Rusiti The renewed debate over whether UBS could relocate its headquarters to the United States has evolved into more than a corporate contingency plan. Triggered by Switzerland’s post–Credit Suisse regulatory overhaul, the discussion now sits at the intersection of financial stability, national sovereignty, and global power in banking. Even if a move never materializes, the fact that it is being openly discussed marks a turning point in Switzerland’s relati

Muharem Rusiti May 2026 Cowboy diplomacy – an assertive, unilateral, and often confrontational style of foreign policy – seems to be returning to the center of global affairs. Defined by its preference for direct action, coercive leverage, and minimal or no consultation with other international actors – making, at times, no firm distinction between rivals and longstanding partners and allies – it frames complex international disputes in starkly simplified terms and favors sp

April 2026 Muharem Rusiti Commercial diplomacy has always had a public presence: heads of state announcing landmark foreign investment deals, ministers signing trade agreements, and ambassadors cutting ribbons. What that picture does not always capture is who also made it possible – the businesses, chambers of commerce, industry associations, and, last but not least, specialist advisors who identified the opportunity, built the relationships, and shaped the agenda long befor

Muharem Rusiti December 2025 Kosova is quietly emerging as one of Europe’s most dynamic investment frontiers. Backed by steady economic growth, [1] improving governance, and a young and highly skilled workforce, the country is attracting heightened attention from international businesses and investors. Strengthened macroeconomic fundamentals, a euro-based monetary anchor, rising FDI inflows, improving regional connectivity, and notable opportunities in renewables and mining

Muharem Rusiti October 2025 Switzerland’s relationship with the European Union has always been a balancing act – cautious, pragmatic, and designed to preserve autonomy while sustaining prosperity. That balancing act has now entered a new stage with the so-called Bilateral III agreements, otherwise known as the “Stabilization and Development of Relations between Switzerland and the EU” package, approved by the Swiss government in June 2025 and under domestic consultation in Be

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