Geopolitics and economics are deeply intertwined. In this talk, experts from both sides discuss how companies can navigate the current global geopolitical situation.
“Geopolitics is back”, Ann-Kristin Achleitner notes at the outset of this expert panel discussion. “And this is not only important for states, but also important for businesses.”
Investor Jeffrey Rosen agrees: “I can’t remember a time over the past 50 years when geopolitics has been as influential to corporate strategy as it is today. In fact, I could argue that the two most significant factors are geopolitics and technological change.”
The war in Ukraine – but also increasing tensions in other parts of the world – have put world leaders on high alert, Wolfgang Ischinger, President of the Munich Security Conference Foundation Council, observes.
“You don’t need to be a prophet to say that there’s going to be more instability, not less; there’s going to be more conflict, not less; there is going to be more uncertainty, not less.”
