Listen "How to Differentiate Between Dependence and Vulnerabilities"
Episode Synopsis
In popular discourse, the terms "dependence" and "vulnerability" are often used interchangeably. You might be dependent on an adversary but does that make you vulnerable? It is essential to recognise that not all forms of dependence can be considered vulnerabilities, and not all vulnerabilities hold the same significance level. To shed light on this issue, Bharath Reddy engages in a conversation with Amit Kumar and Anushka Saxena to explore a framework for classifying various vulnerabilities and how states respond to them. Read the discussion document here: Takshashila Discussion Document – Defining Dependence-induced Vulnerabilities in Asymmetrical Trade Interdependence: A Conceptual Framework
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