In this episode of The Focus, Dr. John Bruni speaks with economist Nicolas Michelon on how protectionism and power politics are reshaping global trade.

🎧 Watch now on YouTube | Also on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

Show Notes:

Connect with Nicolas

X: @MichelonNicolas

Asia Power Watch: https://asiapowerwatch.com/

Alagan Partners: https://alaganpartners.com/our-team/nicolas-michelon/

Nicolas’ Recent Publications:

"Navigating Corporate Geopolitics in a World Between Orders” Asia Power Watch, April 14, 2025.

"The Renault-Nissan War and the Future of the Automobile Industry: An Interview with Carlos Ghosn” Asia Power Watch, October 9, 2024.

"The Price of East-West Economic Warfare: Carlos Ghosn and the Fate of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance” Asia Power Watch, July 8, 2023.

"The Death of Multilateralism: Disruptions of the Trump Era” Asia Power Watch, May 21, 2021.

"The Carlos Ghosn Case: Business Warfare, Economic Patriotism and the Fate of Foreign CEOs in Japan” Asia Power Watch, March 8, 2020.

In this episode of&nbsp;The Focus, Dr. John Bruni speaks with economist Nicolas Michelon on how protectionism and power politics are reshaping global trade.
🎧 Watch now on YouTube | Also on Spotify &amp; Apple Podcasts.
Show Notes:
Connect with Nicolas
X: @MichelonNicolas
Asia Power Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://asiapowerwatch.com/">https://asiapowerwatch.com/</a>
Alagan Partners:&nbsp;<a href="https://alaganpartners.com/our-team/nicolas-michelon/">https://alaganpartners.com/our-team/nicolas-michelon/</a>
Nicolas&rsquo; Recent Publications:
"Navigating Corporate Geopolitics in a World Between Orders&rdquo; Asia Power Watch,&nbsp;April 14, 2025.
"The Renault-Nissan War and the Future of the Automobile Industry: An Interview with Carlos Ghosn&rdquo; Asia Power Watch,&nbsp;October 9, 2024.
"The Price of East-West Economic Warfare: Carlos Ghosn and the Fate of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance&rdquo; Asia Power Watch,&nbsp;July 8, 2023.
"The Death of Multilateralism: Disruptions of the Trump Era&rdquo; Asia Power Watch,&nbsp;May 21, 2021.
"The Carlos Ghosn Case: Business Warfare, Economic Patriotism and the Fate of Foreign CEOs in Japan&rdquo; Asia Power Watch,&nbsp;March 8, 2020.

The Focus is the flagship current affairs podcast of SAGE International, an independent, Adelaide-based geopolitical  think tank.

Hosted by Dr. John Bruni—a veteran geopolitical commentator with over 24 years in the Australian media—The Focus brings a critical edge to global affairs. John's expertise is built on decades of experience, including time with the Royal United Services Institute of Australia, work as a university lecturer, senatorial foreign affairs adviser, analyst for Jane’s Intelligence Review, and Gulf-based military analyst.

Produced by Neil Smart, The Focus cuts through the noise of biased media to deliver sharp, informed insights into the major issues shaping Australia and the world. In an age of global disruption and complexity, knowing which questions to ask is more vital than ever.

The Focus&nbsp;is the flagship current affairs podcast of&nbsp;SAGE International, an independent, Adelaide-based geopolitical &nbsp;think tank.
Hosted by&nbsp;Dr. John Bruni&mdash;a veteran geopolitical commentator with over 24 years in the Australian media&mdash;The Focus&nbsp;brings a critical edge to global affairs. John's expertise is built on decades of experience, including time with the&nbsp;Royal United Services Institute of Australia, work as a university lecturer, senatorial foreign affairs adviser, analyst for&nbsp;Jane&rsquo;s Intelligence Review, and Gulf-based military analyst.
Produced by&nbsp;Neil Smart,&nbsp;The Focus&nbsp;cuts through the noise of biased media to deliver sharp, informed insights into the major issues shaping Australia and the world. In an age of global disruption and complexity, knowing which questions to ask is more vital than ever.

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