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Once the preserve of men in pinstripes, international sports stars have redefined the art of diplomacy. Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff explains the new rules of the game and how business leaders can benefit...
Continue readingJuly 13, 2026 • by Jerry Davis in Geopolitics • 9 min read
Only Elon Musk can fire Elon Musk. This does not bode well for investors, pensioners, or democracy, warns Jerry Davis....
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Simon J Evenett explores 250 years of contested American identity, and explains why tracking these deep philosophical battles is crucial for managing corporate risk...
July 3, 2026 • by Sebastian Contin Trillo-Figueroa in Geopolitics • 5 min read
Digital sovereignty in Europe remains more rhetoric than reality. Closing the gap requires industrial capacity, not just regulation....
June 25, 2026 • by Qiyu Xu in Geopolitics • 6 min read
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June 22, 2026 • by Arturo Bris in Geopolitics • 6 min read
Competitiveness is shifting toward controlled systems where technological mastery drives power. But efficiency gains may come at the cost of democracy....
April 20, 2026 • by José Caballero in Geopolitics • 6 min read
Latin America’s largest economy by GDP needs a multi-pronged approach addressing fragile governance, deep inequality, and uneven institutions. ...
March 31, 2026 • by Marcus Burke, Trent Ross in Geopolitics • 9 min read
In a fracturing world, ‘corporate statecraft’ is essential. Your home country’s reputation directly impacts regulatory ease, consumer trust, and overall market access. Leaders should tailor corporate identity to individual markets, say Marcus...
March 18, 2026 • by Simon J. Evenett, Johannes Fritz in Geopolitics • 10 min read
A new generation of scenario-monitoring tools such as the Iran Conflict Scenario Monitor can bring structure, transparency, and continuous updating to expert assessments. ...
February 11, 2026 • by Simon J. Evenett in Geopolitics • 6 min read
The great-power rivalry between China and the US is structural, not an aberration: zero-sum thinking, tech rivalry, and weaponized trade will outlast leaders and reshape business. ...
February 10, 2026 • by Winter Nie, Yunfei Feng in Geopolitics • 14 min read
China's economy shows contradictory signals – macro headwinds yet surging innovation investment and competitive intensity. To decode this evolving reality, here are the nine key trends global businesses must understand about operating...
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