“The Real-World Impact of Global Political Economy: A Look at the Relationship between International Trade and National Security” Introduction: Global Political Economy (GPE) is a field that examines the interplay between politics, economics, and security at the

linking the theoretical and institutional aspects of GPE with the real world.
I expected to write one short blog post on a recent news story of his/her choice related to the relationship between international economics, politics and security. The blog should summarize the issue, provide relevant background information, and explain its broader relevance in the context of the course.