Europe’s Strategic Compass: Time to act, not react
Europe must act as one to stay competitive and secure. Unity, ambition, and strategic alignment are no longer optional—they're the path to leadership....
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David Bach
David Bach is President of IMD and Nestlé Professor of Strategy and Political Economy. He assumed the Presidency of IMD on 1 September 2024. He is working to broaden and deepen IMD’s global impact through learning innovation, excellence in degree- and executive programs, and applied thought leadership. Recognized globally as an innovator in management education, Bach previously served as IMD’s Dean of Innovation and Programs.
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Why democracies die — and what business leaders must do
July 24, 2025 • by Daniel Ziblatt, David Bach in Leaders Unplugged • 2 min read • 
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Democracy dies from within, warns Harvard’s Daniel Ziblatt. Business leaders must act now to protect it—or risk catastrophic failure....
Daniel Ziblatt: Democracy is dying in “baby steps” – here’s how leaders can push back
Business leaders today should identify their points of leverage – be it public influence, economic power, or industry collaboration – to quietly but effectively push back against policies that undermine democracy, said...
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