On June 23, 2026 Shanker Singham was one of the featured panelists at a OECD Roundtable, entitled “National Security Considerations in Competition Enforcement: Best Practice Roundtables on Competition.”
Here is how the OECD described the issue on their site for the event:
“National security considerations are becoming increasingly prominent in economic policymaking, extending beyond defence to include economic security, supply chain resilience, technological capability and strategic autonomy. As these concerns affect a growing range of sectors, they are also intersecting more frequently with competition enforcement.
Because some national security concerns may have implications for market structure, competitive dynamics or remedies, competition authorities may need to assess them within the limits of their mandate. At the same time, not all security-related considerations can be addressed through competition law. Where such concerns fall outside established competition analysis, they may require assessment by governments or specialised bodies. It is therefore crucial to preserve analytical discipline, legal certainty and predictable enforcement, while ensuring appropriate co-ordination with broader public policy objectives.”
Below is a link to the takeaway document provided by Shanker Singham to the OECD.