As the Are You Ready for 2027? report goes live, George Vessey sits down with Antonio Ruggiero to explore one of the report’s most important themes: the rise of the Chokepoint Economy. From critical shipping routes and energy corridors to semiconductor supply chains and AI infrastructure, they discuss why a handful of strategic bottlenecks are becoming increasingly influential in shaping global trade, inflation, financial markets and currency movements. The conversation unpacks what recent disruptions have taught us about economic resilience and why understanding geopolitical risk is becoming essential for businesses operating in an increasingly interconnected world.
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