Geopolitics dominates Davos: Values-based pragmatism as a blueprint for action
From Trump and transatlantic tensions to AI’s reality check and sustainability’s reinvention, Davos 2026 signals a shift toward values-based pragmatism....

June 22, 2026 • by Arturo Bris in Geopolitics • 6 min read
World competitiveness is shifting from open markets to controlled systems, where power lies in mastering technology – with the risk that efficiency gains come at the expense of democracy itself, argues Arturo...
Continue readingJanuary 23, 2026 • by David Bach, Julia Binder, Arturo Bris, Frédéric Dalsace, Simon J. Evenett, Florian Hoos, Jennifer Jordan, Sara Ratti, Karl Schmedders, Sarah E. Toms, Ginka Toegel in Geopolitics • 14 min read
From Trump and transatlantic tensions to AI’s reality check and sustainability’s reinvention, Davos 2026 signals a shift toward values-based pragmatism....
January 12, 2026 • by Simon J. Evenett in Geopolitics • 9 min read
In turbulent times, companies can justify their investments in geopolitical assets by moving beyond risk mitigation and using foresight to gain competitive advantage and create value....
January 9, 2026 • by Jerry Davis in Geopolitics • 9 min read
The US President is gouging out chunks of America’s long-established economic data apparatus because he doesn’t like what he sees. It’s unlikely to end well....
December 3, 2025 • by Simon J. Evenett, Oliver Jones in Geopolitics • 8 min read
Turbulent times call for clarity of purpose. These five strategic imperatives will help transform how your organization navigates geopolitical volatility and turns uncertainty into competitive advantage....
November 27, 2025 • by Amanda Williams in Geopolitics • 5 min read
Companies have buckled under pressure from the Trump administration and challenging economic conditions, but now's not the time to abandon sustainability goals....
November 21, 2025 • by I by IMD in Geopolitics • 12 min read
Sustainability can no longer be separated from geopolitics. In this webinar, our experts discuss how rising security risks, disrupted supply chains, and circularity are redefining strategy for global leaders....
November 19, 2025 • by Christos Cabolis in Geopolitics • 8 min read
New models of economic development are emerging from global trade fragmentation. Supply chain executives must now weigh far more complex trade-offs, says Christos Cabolis ...
November 11, 2025 • by Roberto Bocca in Geopolitics • 10 min read
Brazil, India, and Nigeria, among others, present opportunities and challenges for business in a rapidly developing energy landscape. Companies should tailor their approaches to tap into growth markets....
November 3, 2025 • by Ralf Seifert, Richard Markoff in Geopolitics • 8 min read
The COVID pandemic elevated geopolitical understanding as a critical consideration for supply chain managers – and it remains essential to their success today. ...
October 28, 2025 • by Carlos Cordon in Geopolitics • 9 min read
Swiss companies face 39% US tariffs; Carlos Cordon explains how strategic tariff optimization, value chain design, and supply chain agility can restore competitiveness....
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