This special issue examines how geopolitical tensions, particularly conflicts in West Asia, influence international trade dynamics and economic development across the Asia-Pacific region. The initiative brings together academics, researchers, policymakers, and financial experts to explore the interconnections between geopolitical disruptions and trade relationships, and their implications for regional economic stability.
Papers should investigate how recent policy shifts in external, fiscal, and monetary domains reshape trade patterns and economic performance in Asia-Pacific economies. The special issue seeks high-quality research that deepens understanding of these complex relationships and their potential risks to sustainable growth in the region.