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This book offers a timely and insightful look at how political tensions, economic disruptions, and technological advances are reshaping the way goods and services move across borders. A vital resource for students, policymakers, and business executives aiming to comprehend and tackle the challenges currently confronting global value chains.
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List of Contributors
1. Introduction to Global Value Chains and Geopolitical Turmoil
Imran Ali, William Ho, Thanos Papadopoulos, Cait White
2. The Changing Dynamics of Trade in Global Value Chains between Developed and Developing Economies
Agus Wicaksana and William Ho
3. Geopolitical Turmoil and the Changing Nature of Globalization
Arza Faldy Prameswara, Huashan (Jason) Li, Donella Casperz and Ron Maas
4. The Impact of Global Value Chains on Labour Markets and Employment
Ahmad Arslan
5. The Evolution of Production Networks and Business Model Innovation in Global Value Chains
Towfique Rahman and Sanjoy Kumar Paul
6. The Role of Technology in Transforming Global Value Chains
Dolly Gaur, Abhinav Pal, Kanishka Gupta, Rashida Salmani and Abhishek Behl
7. The Role of Governments in Shaping Global Value Chains amid Geopolitical Tumult
Waqas Khan and Qasim Ali Nisar
8. Risk Assessment in Global Value Chains
Renata Klafke, Imran Ali and Tage Andersson
9. Supply Chain Resilience in the Face of Geopolitical Turmoil
Anas Iftikhar and Ilias Vlachos
10. Sustainability and ESG in Global Value Chains
Said Usman, Nasrin Asgari and Wantao Yu
11. Regional Blocs and Economic Alliances: Impact on Global Value Chain Integration
David M. Herold
12. Navigating the Path Ahead: A Roadmap for Future Global Value Chains
Imran Ali, William Ho and Thanos Papadopoulos
About the author
Imran Ali is a globally ranked researcher and Senior Lecturer at CQUniversity. His expertise spans digital transformation, logistics, and sustainable supply chains. He has published in leading journals, received the Emerald Literati Award, and serves on editorial boards. His work bridges academic research and industry transformation.
William Ho teaches at the University of Melbourne and researches supply chain risk, sustainability, and strategic sourcing. He has published 60+ articles, earned over 13,000 citations, and secured major international grants. He is the Associate Editor of Decision Sciences and OR Spectrum, promoting practice-oriented, job-ready graduate education.
Thanos Papadopoulos researches digital transformation, supply chains, and global value chains. He has published 150+ articles and serves on top-tier editorial boards. A Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher and British Academy Fellow, he is recognized among the world's top 2% of scientists (2021-2023).
