Geopolitics and shifting trade flows are bringing challenges for the UK, EU, and global economies. Business must adapt in order to thrive.
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Introducing BCG’s Center for Geopolitics
Questions loom large across today’s geopolitical landscape. BCG’s Center for Geopolitics is here to help global leaders decode the right information, map out their next moves, and prepare for the unpredictable new challenges of tomorrow.
Our Latest Insights from BCG’s Center for Geopolitics
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February 13, 2025
If implemented, new tariffs would affect 44% of all US imports. Companies must act now to navigate the uncertainty.
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January 13, 2025
New BCG research forecasts dramatic changes in world trade flows in the coming decade as national alliances, rivalries, and aspirations rewire the global economy.
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January 16, 2025
The impact could be rapid and significant. Scenario-based planning is critical to being ready to act.
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January 10, 2025
Staying Ahead of Trends in Global Trade
Geopolitics is escalating already seismic shifts in global trade. As trade lanes evolve, consider shifting your supply chains to make them more robust, cost effective, and resilient.
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November 8, 2024
Five Ways Leaders Can Adapt to Shifting Geopolitics
What will the world look like in 2030? BCG's
Nikolaus Lang predicts the evolution of a multipolar world, with multiple emerging coalitions of countries acting in new ways to achieve their goals.
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May 21, 2024
The international order hasn’t been this uncertain in decades. CEOs must approach geopolitical risk with the same urgency as digitization, AI, and the climate crisis.
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October 29, 2024
As geopolitical tensions rise and multilateralism declines, nations are increasingly using trade and economic policies to advance foreign policy goals, complicating the global business landscape.
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April 29, 2024
As more big emerging markets join the BRICS+ nations, the grouping could give the Global South a greater voice in world affairs and challenge the domination of existing institutions.
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January 17, 2025
Amid economic nationalism and geopolitical rivalries, leaders must sharpen their geopolitical radar for forward-looking, competitive decision-making.
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January 27, 2025
The competition for talent is taking on a new urgency, as countries increasingly compete for skills that can give them a strategic edge beyond economics.
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Hear From Experts on Geopolitics Strategy
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February 11, 2025
Anticipating Shifts in Global Trade
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November 14, 2024
The Rise of Geopolitics
Amid growing global fragmentation, CEOs need strategic clarity. BCG’s Center for Geopolitics brings the expertise and analytics to help leaders navigate this challenging landscape.
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December 4, 2024
Establish a Geopolitical Department
Siemens has pioneered a proactive approach to geopolitics—balancing global presence with local insights while navigating risk and opportunity through structured engagement with international stakeholders.
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November 14, 2024
Climate and Trade in Europe
European business leaders face rising challenges, from volatile markets to strict EU climate policies—necessitating agile strategies and scenario-based planning for a fragmented future.
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November 14, 2024
Building a Geopolitical Radar
In a volatile environment for global companies, boards and executives must integrate sophisticated geopolitical awareness to drive strategic decisions.
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November 14, 2024
The Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
As global investments decline, companies face increased geopolitical scrutiny. Strategic tools, like investment screening mechanisms, are essential for navigating international business dynamics.
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November 14, 2024
The Role of Botswana and the Global South
For countries in the Global South, multilateralism is essential—offering smaller nations avenues to influence peace, development, and economic integration in a shared, interdependent world.
Meet BCG’s Center for Geopolitics Leadership Team
