When is international trade a security threat?
Conflict Management and Peace Science
Published online on February 05, 2026
Abstract
Conflict Management and Peace Science, Ahead of Print.
Discussion of trade is increasingly dominated by security-oriented terms and concepts. We examine the tendency of individuals to perceive trade not merely as an economic issue but as a threat to national security, which we term “trade–security ...
Discussion of trade is increasingly dominated by security-oriented terms and concepts. We examine the tendency of individuals to perceive trade not merely as an economic issue but as a threat to national security, which we term “trade–security ...