STRATI Journal of International Business and Trade

The Journal seeks to:

• Promote interdisciplinary scholarship on international trade, global markets, and cross-border investment.
• Advance theoretical and empirical understanding of the factors shaping international business decisions and trade patterns.
• Examine the policy, regulatory, and institutional frameworks influencing global trade and market integration.
• Analyze the economic, social, and environmental impacts of globalization, trade liberalization, and digital transformation.
• Encourage contributions that bridge academic research with practical implications for businesses, policymakers, and development agencies.

Scope includes (but is not limited to):

• International trade theory, policy, and agreements
• Cross-border investment and multinational enterprise strategies
• Global supply chain management and logistics
• Digital trade, e-commerce, and platform economies
• Regional integration, trade blocs, and economic diplomacy
• Sustainability, climate policies, and trade
• International marketing, branding, and consumer behavior in global markets
• Trade in services, intellectual property, and technology transfer

Detailed Themes

The journal invites submissions in, but not limited to, the following thematic areas:

1. Trade Theory and Policy – comparative advantage, new trade theory, gravity models, and trade policy analysis.
2. Regional Trade Agreements and Integration – economic cooperation, free trade areas, and customs unions.
3. World Trade Organization (WTO) and Global Governance – dispute settlement, trade negotiations, and multilateralism.
4. Global Value Chains and Supply Networks – production fragmentation, reshoring/offshoring, and resilience.
5. Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) – investment patterns, entry strategies, and performance.
6. Trade and Development – the role of trade in poverty reduction, industrialization, and inclusive growth.
7. International Marketing and Consumer Behavior – cultural adaptation, global branding, and market entry strategies.
8. E-Commerce and Digital Trade – cross-border online trade, digital platforms, and trade facilitation.
9. Trade in Services – financial services, education, tourism, IT-enabled services, and professional services.
10. Innovation, Technology Transfer, and Intellectual Property – technology diffusion, patent systems, and knowledge sharing.
11. Trade Finance and International Payments – export credit, trade insurance, and currency risk management.
12. Sustainable Trade and Green Supply Chains – low-carbon trade, environmental standards, and corporate sustainability.
13. Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs) and Trade Barriers – sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures, technical barriers to trade (TBTs).
14. Trade Facilitation and Logistics – customs modernization, port efficiency, and digital documentation.
15. Global Economic Shocks and Trade – pandemics, financial crises, geopolitical conflicts, and climate change.
16. Trade and Gender – women entrepreneurs in global trade, gender-responsive trade policies.
17. South-South Trade and Emerging Markets – trade diversification, regional supply chains, and new growth poles.
18. Trade Dispute Resolution and Arbitration – cross-border commercial disputes and legal frameworks.
19. Cross-Cultural Business Practices – cultural intelligence, negotiation strategies, and intercultural communication.
20. Case Studies in International Business and Trade – lessons from trade agreements, market entry successes/failures, and regional cooperation initiatives.

Send your paper to Email: strat.institute@gmail.com