Economics, Trade, Cybersecurity

This multifaceted group navigates the intricate dynamics of global economics, trade relations, and the increasingly prominent realm of cybersecurity within the political sphere. Members explore topics as diverse as trade wars and their economic repercussions, the transformative influence of cryptocurrencies, and the complex interplay of cyber threats and international politics. By dissecting these issues, the group uncovers the pivotal role of economics and cybersecurity in shaping modern geopolitics.

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Balanced, Calculated, and Didactic

For passionate economists, this group ensures the perfect balance between debating economic policy and fighting over political trade policies.

Professional Mentoring

The group is mentored by two political science majors from the University of Chicago that now work on Wall Street.

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Financial Containment and Economic Collapse

This topic explores how financial tools such as sanctions, currency devaluation, and SWIFT exclusion are strategically deployed to destabilize adversary economies. It examines the application of Game Theory in modeling economic retaliation and collapse, alongside the geopolitical influence of the US Dollar and China’s Yuan diplomacy in shaping global financial leverage. The discussion is framed by Kindleberger Trap, Financial Mercantilism, and Weaponized Interdependence, shedding light on how financial power is weaponized in modern geopolitical conflicts.

'Diginukes,' Cyber-Enabled Economic Warfare, & Fragmentation of Global Financial Systems

This section delves into the intersection of cyber warfare and financial systems, highlighting how AI-driven algorithmic trading attacks and market manipulation can destabilize economies. It analyzes the geopolitical implications of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as surveillance and control tools, the movement toward de-dollarization, and the use of blockchain for economic resilience against Western dominance. The rise of cyber-sovereignty is also explored through case studies on China’s Great Firewall and Russia’s Sovereign Internet, emphasizing the growing fragmentation of global financial networks.