Are we headed for a perfect financial storm?
Heavy government borrowing and soaring AI investment are putting pressure on capital, while companies remain resilient. A sharp drop in profits, however, could trigger a global financial crisis....
October 20, 2026 • by Arturo Bris in Competitiveness • 7 min read
Heavy government borrowing and soaring AI investment are putting pressure on capital, while companies remain resilient. A sharp drop in profits, however, could trigger a global financial crisis....
October 14, 2026 • by Michael R. Wade in Competitiveness • 9 min read
Discover Europe's AI strengths across voice, translation, video, and defense—and the critical gaps slowing adoption and sovereignty....
September 25, 2026 • by Arturo Bris in Competitiveness • 6 min read
There is no universal formula for national competitiveness. Switzerland, South Korea, and Canada show how different combinations of strengths can create advantage – and why those models must evolve as the world...
September 18, 2026 • by Mauro Macchi, Tim Good, Dominic King, Mamta Kapur in Competitiveness • 5 min read
Europe’s AI ambitions are stalling, but not due to a skills gap. Limited access to tools and outdated work design are holding companies back....
August 10, 2026 • by Michael Watkins in Competitiveness • 14 min read
AI is developing a “model-year” pricing dynamic, much like cars, with yesterday’s capabilities rapidly becoming commoditized, while this year’s frontier models stay expensive. Michael Watkins explains why and what this means for...
July 24, 2026 in Competitiveness • 7 min read
How can leaders stay competitive amid geopolitical uncertainty? David Bach explores resilience, AI, energy security, trust and European reform...
July 8, 2026 • by Chloé Christopoulos, Michael Watkins in Competitiveness • 9 min read
Leadership programs can be powerful catalysts for self-awareness. But insight alone rarely changes deeply ingrained behaviors. Micro-experiments help leaders translate learning into lasting change by testing new approaches in real situations....
July 6, 2026 • by Stéphane J. G. Girod, Yuki Iida in Competitiveness • 8 min read
Lalique CEO Nina Müller on turning the French crystal maker’s disruptive artistic heritage into a platform for the future – and why, in luxury's new era, independence may be its greatest asset....
June 22, 2026 • by Arturo Bris in Competitiveness • 6 min read
Competitiveness is shifting toward controlled systems where technological mastery drives power. But efficiency gains may come at the cost of democracy....
June 4, 2026 • by Denis Machuel in Competitiveness • 6 min read
Workforce agility, not access to AI tools, will define competitive advantage. Here’s how leaders can close the readiness gap....
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