A lot of commentary on international relations, trade and Brexit makes a category error.
The discussion is often all about the ‘rival’ positions of the two sides, on winners and losers, etc.
But... it is not a zero-sum game. 1/4
The discussion is often all about the ‘rival’ positions of the two sides, on winners and losers, etc.
But... it is not a zero-sum game. 1/4
Part of any international negotiation will be confrontational. But another part is collaborative, seeking mutual advantage.
There’s a focus on who gets the biggest slices; but also on the size of the cake. 2/4
There’s a focus on who gets the biggest slices; but also on the size of the cake. 2/4
The retreat from single market membership to the Brexit TCA relationship creates barriers and increases costs. It shrinks the cake. 3/4
And everyone loses out.
I can’t help but thinking that an approach which focused on mutual advantage and common interests, rather than wins and losses, might have been more productive. 4/4
I can’t help but thinking that an approach which focused on mutual advantage and common interests, rather than wins and losses, might have been more productive. 4/4
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