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Dr. Gerald A. McDermott contributes to public dialogues through interviews, commentaries and invited talks applying his deep expertise in international business, political economy and emerging-market strategy. Many of his discussions can be found on the Folks Center for International Business YouTube playlist.
Whether dissecting how manufacturing networks evolve in Latin America or exploring how firms and governments respond to shifting global trade and investment regimes, Dr. McDermott brings a globally-informed, institutionally-grounded perspective to today’s business and policy challenges.
Whether dissecting how manufacturing networks evolve in Latin America or exploring how firms and governments respond to shifting global trade and investment regimes, Dr. McDermott brings a globally-informed, institutionally-grounded perspective to today’s business and policy challenges.
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Fireside Chat with Ambassador Michael McFaul
Dr. Gerald McDermott hosted a Fireside Chat with Ambassador Michael McFaul, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and Director of Stanford University’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. Our conversation explored the shifting geopolitical landscape, Russia’s evolving role in global affairs, and the implications of great-power competition for U.S. foreign policy and international business. The event was part of the Folks Center for International Business’ Executive Insights Series. |
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The Cellar Door Podcast: Innovation Ecosystems in the Wine Industry and other technologies in emerging markets
Dr. Gerald McDermott was invited by Thomas Massey to discuss wine making, the business of wine, and innovation – especially turnaround stories – on his podcast from Down Under, The Cellar Door Podcast. In this three-part series, the two discuss the real wine industry and spark a few ideas about how we can reconstruct the world around us in novel ways.
Part 1: Networks are Absolutely Vital
Professor Gerald McDermott took a systems-deep dive into the Argentine wine industry. His paper charts how Argentina’s wine sector evolved from a state of chaos to one of cohesion and success. That success was no accident: it was a slow, transformation powered by the right systems and inputs. In other words, an industry thrives when it develops the right networks — diverse knowledge networks, diverse resource networks, and the right kinds of actions within those networks that encourage innovation and disruption when necessary. In Argentina, this emerged through effective public-private institutions.
Part 2: The Building Blocks of Innovation
In this episode the discussion continues on systems and innovation. With the background and context to Gerald’s Mendoza case study established, the conversation goes deeper into the foundational concepts, and what a healthy system might look like, along with its different component parts.
Part 3: Concluding Caste Studies
The third and final installment of the conversation focused on case studies that demonstrate innovation in action. What can the wine industry, or any industry for that matter, learn from the evolution of Silicon Valley? Or from the crash of the Chilean Salmon Industry? Professor McDermott shares principles that are vital for any industry to keep in mind when facing uncertainty and change. Sadly, all good things must come to an end.
Dr. Gerald McDermott was invited by Thomas Massey to discuss wine making, the business of wine, and innovation – especially turnaround stories – on his podcast from Down Under, The Cellar Door Podcast. In this three-part series, the two discuss the real wine industry and spark a few ideas about how we can reconstruct the world around us in novel ways.
Part 1: Networks are Absolutely Vital
Professor Gerald McDermott took a systems-deep dive into the Argentine wine industry. His paper charts how Argentina’s wine sector evolved from a state of chaos to one of cohesion and success. That success was no accident: it was a slow, transformation powered by the right systems and inputs. In other words, an industry thrives when it develops the right networks — diverse knowledge networks, diverse resource networks, and the right kinds of actions within those networks that encourage innovation and disruption when necessary. In Argentina, this emerged through effective public-private institutions.
Part 2: The Building Blocks of Innovation
In this episode the discussion continues on systems and innovation. With the background and context to Gerald’s Mendoza case study established, the conversation goes deeper into the foundational concepts, and what a healthy system might look like, along with its different component parts.
Part 3: Concluding Caste Studies
The third and final installment of the conversation focused on case studies that demonstrate innovation in action. What can the wine industry, or any industry for that matter, learn from the evolution of Silicon Valley? Or from the crash of the Chilean Salmon Industry? Professor McDermott shares principles that are vital for any industry to keep in mind when facing uncertainty and change. Sadly, all good things must come to an end.
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Geopolitical and Economic implications of the 2024 Election of President Trump for South Carolina and the United States - South Carolina ETV
Dr. Gerald McDermott appeared on South Carolina ETV with host Gavin Jackson and Dr. Brandon Boatwright. The discussion focuses on the broader impacts of the 2024 U.S. election. They discuss how geopolitical uncertainty, trade policy, China, and global security relationships could shape economic and strategic outcomes for the U.S. and partner nations. |
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Moore Impact: The Darla Moore School of Business Podcast - SC as an Emerging Market
Dr. Gerald McDermott appeared on the Moore Impact podcast to explore the theme “South Carolina as an Emerging Market” with host Dr. Kasie Whitener. We unpacked why South Carolina is carving out a unique global role, its investment environment, industrial strategy and talent pipeline compare to traditional emerging-markets abroad. From the lessons of post-Soviet Eastern Europe to the challenge of supporting marquee projects like Scout Motors, we discussed the strategic risks and opportunities facing firms, policymakers and the Palmetto State alike.
Dr. Gerald McDermott appeared on the Moore Impact podcast to explore the theme “South Carolina as an Emerging Market” with host Dr. Kasie Whitener. We unpacked why South Carolina is carving out a unique global role, its investment environment, industrial strategy and talent pipeline compare to traditional emerging-markets abroad. From the lessons of post-Soviet Eastern Europe to the challenge of supporting marquee projects like Scout Motors, we discussed the strategic risks and opportunities facing firms, policymakers and the Palmetto State alike.
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Folks Center Forum: From Board Room to Tech Frontier
Dr. Gerald McDermott moderated the forum “From Board Room to Tech Frontier: An International Entrepreneur’s Journey,” hosted by the Folks Center for International Business and featuring Fabio Rozenblum, investor and Chief Commercial Officer of Voltu Motor. Fabio shared his powerful transition from intrapreneur within a multinational to global tech‐entrepreneur—drawing on three continents of experience in EVs, blockchain and strategic innovation. |
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Folks Center Forum: Remaking America's Geopolitical and Business Leadership
Dr. Gerald McDermott moderated the forum "Remaking America's Geopolitical and Business Leadership," hosted by the Folks Center for International Business and featuring Ambassador Edward T. McMullen Jr., former U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein and Ambassador David H. Wilkins, former U.S. Ambassador to Canada. The conversation explored how international diplomacy aligns with foreign-direct investment, the future of trade in a post-COVID world, and skillsets required for careers at the intersection of business and foreign service. |
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Folks Center Forum: International Strategy in an Era of Trade Uncertainty
Dr. Gerald McDermott moderated a public Forum on International Strategy in an Era of Trade Uncertainty, sponsored by the Folks Center for International Business. An Incredible panel, with John Murphy, Senior Vice President for International Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Wendy Cutler, Vice President and Managing Director of the Asia Society Policy Institute and former Acting Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, Jim Barber, Chief Operating Officer for UPS, and George Jurch III, General Counsel for Continental North America. |
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CNN Economía y Dinero: ¿Está en riesgo el NAFTA 2.0 con el nuevo Congreso en EE.UU.?
In this CNN Español video, Dr. Gerald McDermott analyzes the risks and trade tensions between the United States, Canada, and Mexico in the context of a new U.S. Congress and the policies of the Trump administration. McDermott explains how tariff threats and negotiations over concessions related to the North American trade agreement (USMCA), combined with political uncertainty following the midterm elections, could affect trilateral economic relations, supply chains, and regional cooperation. The discussion highlights potential consequences for industry, trade flows, and foreign policy across all three countries.
In this CNN Español video, Dr. Gerald McDermott analyzes the risks and trade tensions between the United States, Canada, and Mexico in the context of a new U.S. Congress and the policies of the Trump administration. McDermott explains how tariff threats and negotiations over concessions related to the North American trade agreement (USMCA), combined with political uncertainty following the midterm elections, could affect trilateral economic relations, supply chains, and regional cooperation. The discussion highlights potential consequences for industry, trade flows, and foreign policy across all three countries.
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2015 SEC Symposium - Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Driving a 21st Century Economy
Dr. Gerald McDermott gave a talk at the 2015 SEC Symposium titled Innovation and Adaptation to Compete in Global Value Chains: When Experiential Knowledge Trumps Pioneering Knowledge in Emerging Markets. |
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Moncef Marzouki, former President of Tunisia and the first democratically elected President
The Darla Moore School of Business organized a public forum with Moncef Marzouki, the first democratically elected President of a majority-Muslim country in the Middle East. The forum was a fascinating discussion of political and social change in the region, and Tunisia in particular.
The Darla Moore School of Business organized a public forum with Moncef Marzouki, the first democratically elected President of a majority-Muslim country in the Middle East. The forum was a fascinating discussion of political and social change in the region, and Tunisia in particular.
An Op-Ed about the current crisis in the Argentine wine industry.
Mi nota de opinión en el diario, Los Andes, sobre la crisis del sector vitivinícola en Argentina.
El futuro de la vitivinicultura argentina: innovación y renovación institucional
Mi nota de opinión en el diario, Los Andes, sobre la crisis del sector vitivinícola en Argentina.
El futuro de la vitivinicultura argentina: innovación y renovación institucional
An article on one of my talks in Mendoza, Argentina about innovation and competitiveness of the region in world markets.
Una nota sobre una de mis charlas en Mendoza, Argentina a cerca de la innovación y competitividad del Cuyo en los mercados globales.
La competitividad de mercados analizó profesor norteamericano
Una nota sobre una de mis charlas en Mendoza, Argentina a cerca de la innovación y competitividad del Cuyo en los mercados globales.
La competitividad de mercados analizó profesor norteamericano
A talk in Mendoza, Argentina about transnational integration and development in Latin America.
Una charla en Mendoza, Argentina sobre la integración transnacional y el desarrollo en América Latina.
Dos académicos disertaron sobre globalización, integración y competitividad
Una charla en Mendoza, Argentina sobre la integración transnacional y el desarrollo en América Latina.
Dos académicos disertaron sobre globalización, integración y competitividad
An interview about industrial structure and SMEs in Argentina, in the Sunday Edition of La Nacion.
Una entrevista sobre la estructura industrial y las PyMEs en Argentina, en el diaro, La Nacion.
El mapa empresarial de un país donde las pymes son las grandes empleadoras
Una entrevista sobre la estructura industrial y las PyMEs en Argentina, en el diaro, La Nacion.
El mapa empresarial de un país donde las pymes son las grandes empleadoras
A talk on Innovation and Adaptation to Compete in Global Value Chains: When Experiential Knowledge Trumps Pioneering Knowledge in Emerging Markets as part of 2015 SEC Symposium - Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Driving a 21st Century Economy.