In an era of rising economic nationalism and intensifying rivalries, business leaders with extensive cross-border operations must develop sharper agility and foresight. Their ability to make informed decisions in this volatile environment hinges on the strength of their so-called geopolitical radar – their capacity to effectively track and proactively assess these shifting dynamics.
This requires a fundamental shift in mindset from relying on backward-looking, experience-driven assessments of geopolitical risks to embracing a more forward-looking tracking of geopolitical dynamics, combined with rigorous scenario planning.
This white paper, the result of collaboration between IMD, Boston Consulting Group and the World Economic Forum, provides a status report on how firms are enhancing their detection, understanding and assessment of the many geopolitical factors that have emerged over the past decade.
It’s easy – and often lazy – to refer to global trade and geopolitical developments as ‘unprecedented,’ but for 2025, this isn’t the usual hype: the knock-on effects on the global trade landscape entering 2026 really does present business leaders with unprecedented complexity and uncertainty.
As China enters its 15th Five-Year Plan period in 2026, its push to hardwire innovation, resilience, and security into economic strategy marks a turning point. From vertical AI and regionalized industry clusters to new global standards and outbound “hidden champions,” China’s next playbook is set to redefine how technology, industry, and governance interact worldwide.
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.
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.
Industrial policy is reshaping global competitiveness, strategy, and innovation as governments pursue resilience, security, and growth.
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