Can we use trade to fight terrorism? Romaine Seguin believes that when communities are isolated from the global economy, they risk becoming breeding grounds for terrorist groups -- and trade may be a way to ward off this isolation. Seguin illuminates home grown global businesses, like the Haiti-based Deux Mains, which can provide the jobs and security that are the most impactful tools of humanitarian aid. 

When goods cross borders, armies stay home

Connecting isolated communities to the global economy can prevent the rise of extremist groups and reduce violence. In Nigeria, poverty and lack of opportunity helped Boko Haram recruit, while in Colombia and China, economic growth and trade led to greater security and prosperity. In Haiti, a simple shoe business created jobs and cut crime after disaster struck. Trade transforms lives by offering dignity, hope, and a safer future for the most vulnerable.