The Global Trade Paradigm explores the dynamics of international business in today’s world

 

is proud to announce the publication of

 

The Global Trade Paradigm

 Rethinking International Business in the Post-Pandemic World

 by Arun Kumar

 

‘Arun Kumar’s lucid and thought-provoking account of the global trade paradigm is essential reading not just for trade experts but for everyone who believes in inclusive, resilient and sustainable growth.’

AMITABH KANT
G20 sherpa; and former CEO, NITI Aayog

 

‘This book is a seasoned expert’s exploration of the complexities and opportunities of international trade, as well as the human costs and concerns that ultimately anchor it.’

SHASHI THAROOR
Member of Parliament, India; and former under-secretary-general of the United Nations

 

 

 

ABOUT THE BOOK

‘This is a timely story of global trade and its changing geopolitical context, sketched with the sensibilities of an accomplished business leader and an insightful diplomat.’

PENNY PRITZKER
Former US Secretary of Commerce

 

Since the end of World War II, there was a consensus among nations and their policymakers that freeing of global trade from barriers was the key to avoiding further conflicts and promoting peace and prosperity in the world. For a whole variety of reasons ranging from economic, political and imperfections of the global trade system itself, the last few years have been highly turbulent for global trade and commerce. The COVID-19 pandemic was a Black Swan event, whose impact on the global trade will be difficult to predict.

In The Global Trade Paradigm, Arun Kumar takes a deep dive into the international business ecosystem and points at the gaps within it. Drawing on his four-decade-long experience as a global executive with experience spanning multiple sectors from high technology to government, Arun provides a roadmap for a fair, efficient and inclusive global trade system.

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Talking about his book, Arun Kumar says ‘In today’s world, we are all beneficiaries of global trade in almost everything we do, from the products and services we use to the way we communicate across the world, and the unprecedented level of global influences in our lives. The story of trade should thus be of interest to us, whether we are businesspeople who manufacture things or observers of international trends and dynamics. The Global Trade Paradigm aims to tell a story of how we got here and key questions before us in the realm of international business.’

Sachin Sharma, Executive Editor at HarperCollins India, adds, ‘This book exposes the imperfections of the global trade ecosystem. Arun’s rich experience in diverse roles across geographies and including the US Department of Commerce gives him a well-rounded view of how international trade has changed since the Second World War. This is an important book that shows us how geopolitics, technology and nationalism are reshaping the global trade system.’

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Arun Kumar, a global executive with forty years of experience spanning multiple sectors, including technology, financial services, and government, is a managing partner at Celesta Capital. Prior to joining Celesta, Arun served as the chairman and CEO of KPMG in India.

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For review copies, interviews, excerpts or more information, please write to: nandini.tripathi@harpercollins.co.in