Amid trade wars, the fragmentation of multilateralism, growing US-China rivalry and shifting geopolitical power dynamics, Mauritius must navigate a world of both heightened vulnerabilities and emerging opportunities.

In this interview, Paul Baker, CEO of International Economics Consulting Ltd, explores Mauritius’ strengths and the choices it must now make to preserve its competitiveness. From adapting to new rules of international trade to building new capabilities, Mauritius must move from strategy to action, while navigating a world where even neutrality is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain.

Is geopolitics now the defining force behind international trade? What does this mean for Mauritius as a small, open economy? And which opportunities in Africa are Mauritian businesses still overlooking?

Read the interview to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping Mauritius’ next chapter in the global economy.