What’s at Stake
The global security landscape is evolving rapidly. Conflicts are more complex, supply chains more exposed, and the stakes - political, economic, and ethical are now higher than ever. Yet many countries and companies face challenges to implement modern trade control systems that truly meet global expectations.
Weak enforcement undermines multilateral trust. Overregulation chokes innovation. The real challenge lies in designing agile, transparent systems that can:
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Weak enforcement undermines multilateral trust. Overregulation chokes innovation. The real challenge lies in designing agile, transparent systems that can:
Enable economic opportunity
Prevent diversion and misuse
Uphold international commitments
Respond to fast-moving security risks
Strategic trade is no longer a back-office function, it is a core instrument of foreign policy, corporate strategy, and global governance.
Our Contribution
The Centre for Trade Excellence works at the intersection of trade, regulation, and international security. We support governments, businesses, and institutions in strengthening their capabilities to govern sensitive trade responsibly and effectively.
Through global and regional partnerships, we:
Through global and regional partnerships, we:
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Translate international frameworks such as UNSCR 1540, and international best practices into actionable national strategies
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Develop policy guidance and technical tools to support export controls, licensing, and sanctions enforcement
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Facilitate cross-sector dialogue on non-proliferation, supply chain integrity, and compliant innovation
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Build communities of practice for trade security professionals operating across jurisdictions and industries
Our work is grounded in a simple principle: strategic trade controls are not a barrier to growth—they are a foundation for trusted, ethical, and future-ready commerce.
Previous Highlights
Catch up on key insights and outcomes.
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Moderated the first ever UNSCR 1540 Peer Review in Southeast Asia
The first ever Peer Review in Southeast Asia and the Pacific supported by UNODA
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Advancing Export Controls and UNSCR 1540 Implementation
This awareness raising event covered trade controls and countering WMD proliferation
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South-East Asian Forum on Export Controls (SEAFEC) Summit
Delighted to contribute at the 4th Annual (SEAFEC) Summit held in Manila
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Strategic Dialogue at the 31st Asian Export Control Seminar
Shaping the Future of Export Controls Through International Cooperation
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