To monitor the bourgeoning number of “illicit” actors and the container’s winding path through the maze of transport networks—both sea and air—is an enormous challenge. To make sure “illicit” actors and the container do not unite and unduly threaten the maritime and container shipping industry...
The origins of mercantilism can be traced in Europe back through the late Renaissance and early modern period (from the 15th to the 18th century). Under the mercantilist doctrine of economic protectionism trade between the neighboring colonies of rival empires was discouraged. Economic nationalism is...