Draft:Alex Capri

Alex Capri is an author, a public speaker, and a professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Capri is a recognized expert in global trade, supply chain management, technology and geopolitics. He is the author of Techno-nationalism: How it's reshaping trade, geopolitics and society.

Capri is known for his extensive work across Asia, his roles in academia, as well as his contributions to public policy and business advisory boards. As a prolific writer and speaker, he frequently speaks at global forums such as the World Economic Forum (WEF) and appears on global media outlets and publications.

Academic and Professional Career

Capri currently teaches at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School and the NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. His academic work is underpinned by a strong background in international political economy and global relations. He holds an M.Sc. from the London School of Economics in International Political Economy and earned a B.Sc. in International Relations from the University of Southern California.

Before transitioning into academia, Capri amassed over two decades of professional experience in Asia. He was a partner and regional leader for KPMG’s Asia Trade & Customs Practice, where he was based in both Hong Kong and Singapore. His work in this capacity provided him with in-depth knowledge of cross-border trade, supply chains, and the evolving dynamics of global markets.

Industry Engagement and Advisory Roles

Beyond his academic roles, Alex Capri is widely engaged with industry and policy communities:

• Global Forums and Media: He is a regular panelist at the World Economic Forum (WEF) and appears on television and radio platforms around the world. He contributes regularly to business media such as Forbes Asia and CNA.
• Research and Thought Leadership: Capri serves as a research fellow at the Hinrich Foundation, where he has published a series of pioneering essays on topics ranging from global trade to technology policy. He is also a senior fellow at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI).
• Advisory Board Memberships: His expertise is further recognized through his role on the board of Purdue University’s Krach Institute of Tech-Diplomacy. He advises corporate boards and senior management teams on issues related to geo-economics, techno-nationalism, and cross-border projects across several key regions including Asia, the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.

Areas of Expertise

Alex Capri is particularly noted for his analytical insights and pragmatic approach to complex global challenges. His work spans across several intersecting domains:

• Global Trade and Supply Chains: Capri’s early professional experience and ongoing research inform his analysis of modern trade mechanisms and logistical networks.
• Technology and Geopolitics: He examines how technological advancements shape international relations and economic policies, particularly in the context of rising techno-nationalism.
• Policy and Advisory Services: Through his academic and board roles, Capri provides strategic guidance on international policy and business strategy.

Books and Publications

• Techno-nationalism: How it's reshaping trade, geopolitics and society (Wiley, 2024) ISBN 978-1119766063
• The geopolitics of modern data centers (Hinrich Foundation, 2024)
• The new geopolitics of undersea cables (Hinrich Foundation, 2024)
• How enforceable are “progressive” standards in multilateral FTAs? (Hinrich Foundation, 2024)
• China decoupling versus de-risking: What’s the difference? (Hinrich Foundation, 2023)
• The in-China-for-China corporate gray zone (Hinrich Foundation, 2023)
• AI arms race shakes tech, trade, and truth (Hinrich Foundation, 2023)
• How Starlink and satellite internet are reshaping geopolitics in space (Hinrich Foundation, 2023)

External links

• Official website