Deglobalization 2.0: Why the world is moving away from an economy without borders (opens in new tab)

_Economy · 2026-06-18 10:13_ **BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 18.** Just a few years ago, executives at the world’s largest corporations were focused on one thing above all else: cutting costs. Production was moved wherever labor was cheapest, supply chains were designed for maximum efficiency, and suppliers were chosen regardless of geography. Today, the conversation in boardrooms looks very different. Instead of asking how to reduce expenses, companies are increasingly asking how to reduce risk. ...