Business and Trade
Free trade and globalization are increasingly contested. As protectionism and economic nationalism gain ground, we advocate for open markets, entrepreneurship, and global economic cooperation—core drivers of prosperity, innovation, and democratic resilience.
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The Foreign Affairs Academy 2026 – Third Meeting
June 4, 2026
On 30 May, the third session of the 2026 Foreign Affairs Academy was held. Now in its second decade, this year-long program offers advanced training and networking opportunities for future experts and ...
Roundtable on the deepening partnership between Japan and Europe
June 1, 2026
On May 27th, Frivärld/Stockholm Free World Forum hosted a roundtable on the deepening partnership between Japan and Europe, marking the launch of a new report written by journalist Jojje Olsson on Japan’s ...
The Foreign Policy Academy 2026 – First Meeting
February 21, 2026
On February 21, the first session of the 2026 Foreign Policy Academy was held. Now in its eleventh year, the year-long educational program offers qualified training and networking opportunities for future experts ...
Roundtable discussion on the future of global free trade
February 11, 2025
Stockholm Free World Forum hosted a roundtable discussion on the future of global free trade. Discussion centered on how the EU should navigate the shifting geoeconomic and trade policy landscape. With the ...
Anna Rennéus Guthrie, panelist at Transatlantic Day 2025.
February 10, 2025
On February 6th, The Swedish American Chamber of Commerce (SACC-USA), together with AmCham Sweden and KPMG, organized the full-day event Transatlantic Day 2025. Transatlantic Day is an event that coordinates various panels ...
Media
Altinget: Europe needs more global trade – not less, writes Gunnar Hökmark
June 1, 2026
“When authoritarian regimes try to advance their positions, free economies need to bind themselves closer ...
Kyiv Post: Did May 9 Mark a Turning Point in the War?, writes Anders Åslund
May 11, 2026
“Putin’s May 9 Victory Day parade was a study in weakness: no military hardware, a ...
Altinget: Does Europe dare to continue investing in expanded trade with other democracies?, writes Anna Rennéus Guthrie
May 7, 2026
“In order for the world market of the future to emerge in Europe, we need ...
Kyiv Post: Ukraine Must Thrive on the Global Gas Boom, writes Anders Åslund
April 6, 2026
“Ukraine can no longer afford the level of mismanagement that has strangled its domestic gas ...
Traders Union: Anders Åslund mentioned regarding the credibility of the US financial policy
March 26, 2026
Frivärld senior fellow Andes Åslund has been mentioned in an article by Traders Union when ...
Marketplace: Anders Åslund interviewed on Sweden and the euro
February 18, 2026
“If you have a small economy, you want to have a stable exchange rate. […] ...
Fortune: The Russian war economy is facing a ‘moment of truth’ as Putin’s dwindling cash reserves raise odds of a financial crash, Anders Åslund interviewed
January 26, 2026
“Russia’s economy is facing a “moment of truth” as high inflation, an ailing private sector, ...
Defence24: China is heading back in business – what will be NATO’s response?, writes Anna Rennéus Guthrie
January 24, 2026
“The U.S stance on China can be tested within NATO. If the president is serious ...