Rebecca Harding
Trade economist and CEO of the Centre for Economic Security, appearing remotely to argue from an economic perspective that sanctions are often ineffective at achieving broader foreign-policy objectives.
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Nov 19, 2025 • 1h 24min
Debate: Sanctions Don’t Work as a Tool of Foreign Policy
In a lively debate, Edward Lucas, a columnist specializing in information warfare, argues for the strategic use of targeted sanctions. Tom Keating, a sanctions expert, cites success stories like the Iran deal. Conversely, Ian Proud, a former diplomat, shares firsthand experiences of sanctions failing against Russia. Rebecca Harding, a trade economist, critiques poor strategies that lead to economic fallout. The discussion also delves into the complexities of measuring sanctions' effectiveness and their unintended consequences on ordinary citizens.
Nov 27, 2024 • 40min
Trump's trade war: How risky a game is he playing?
Gavin Esler chats with Mary Lovely, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute specializing in US-China trade, and Rebecca Harding, a trade economist with the British Foreign Policy Group. They dissect the implications of Trump's proposed tariffs and their potential to ignite a trade war. The conversation highlights concerns over rising inflation, the risks to American consumers, and how these policies may reshape global relations. They also explore China's strategic responses and the overarching shift from globalization to fragmentation in international trade.
