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Anu Bradford

Columbia Law Professor and world-leading expert on global regulation and digital power

'The Battle for Rules in a Fragmented World

Anu Bradford is Professor of Law and International Organization at Columbia University, and one of the world's foremost experts on international trade, digital regulation, and geopolitical competition. She coined the term the "Brussels Effect," explaining how the European Union shapes global markets through regulation, and has since become a leading voice on how power is exercised through rules rather than force.

She is the author of 'The Brussels Effect' and 'Digital Empires', both recognised among the best books of their year by Foreign Affairs and the Financial Times. Her work and commentary are regularly featured in The Economist, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and beyond.
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01. THE ARCHITECT OF THE BRUSSELS EFFECT 
 

Anu Bradford gave the world a new lens for understanding global power. Her concept of the Brussels Effect revealed how the EU sets the rules that global businesses must follow, regardless of where they operate. It is one of the most cited ideas in international regulatory thinking today.

02. MAPPING THE BATTLE FOR DIGITAL POWER 

In Digital Empires, Bradford charts how the US, EU, and China are competing to define the future of the digital economy. Her analysis helps business leaders understand not just what is happening, but why it matters and how to navigate it.
03. A TRUSTED VOICE OF LAW, BUSINESS, AND GEOPOLITICS
 

From the World Economic Forum to the pages of Foreign Affairs, Bradford is one of the most sought-after thinkers on how regulation shapes competition. Her insights help leaders turn regulatory complexity into strategic clarity.

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What to learn from Anu Bradford

'The Battle for Rules in a Fragmented World'


  • Why regulation has become a defining force in global business and how to read it strategically.
  • How the US, EU, and China are advancing competing models and what that means for your business.
  • How to anticipate regulatory shifts and turn compliance into a competitive advantage.
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