About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges and importance of economic security ahead of the G7 summit in France, featuring insights from Dr. Mathieu Duchâtel.

Economic security has become a major focus ahead of next week's G7 summit in France. A rare call between G7 leaders and China, convened by President Macron, underscores just how central the issue is . G overnments are looking for ways to strengthen supply chains, secure access to critical minerals, and reduce economic risks. But at a time of growing geopolitical tensions, can they make meaningful progress? Dr. Mathieu Duchâtel of the Institut Montaigne explains why economic security has risen to the top of the agenda , where allies stand on China, and whether this moment can generate results.

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Guest: Dr. Mathieu Duchâtel

Topics covered

• economic security
• G7 summit
• geopolitical tensions
• supply chains
• critical minerals

Keywords

• economic security
• G7
• supply chains
• China
• geopolitical tensions
• critical minerals

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Organizations: Institut Montaigne, G7, China

Places: France

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