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Continuing our series on Geopolitics for leaders - Geopolitics for the CFO. For years, financial strategy was dominated by interest rates, inflation, and labor markets. But today, geopolitical risks—trade wars, sanctions, supply chain fragmentation, and cyber threats—are reshaping financial decision-making like never before. CFOs can no longer afford to ignore geopolitics. The cost of inaction? Higher financial risk, reduced market access, and strategic blind spots. ?? In this carousel, we break down how geopolitics is impacting corporate finance—and what CFOs must do to stay ahead. ?? Swipe through to learn more ?? ?? Read the full article on our website https://lnkd.in/emhrNRqA

?? The latest edition of PESTLE & MORTAR is now on our website! ?? In this edition: UK vs Apple Australia Bans Kaspersky Trump Tax Legislation Passes House Tariffs Will Have Negative Impact South Korea Demographics BP Focuses on Oil Executive Protection Increases for Business Leaders "Economic Blackout" Protest Dow Jones Acquires Geopolitical Consulting Firms ?? Read it here https://lnkd.in/exzj3Wjv ?? Want early access? Sign up to receive it directly in your inbox. https://lnkd.in/e6gH4CSW

The next from our series The Geopolitics of....... North America ?? ?? Rising tensions at the U.S.-Mexico border. ???????? ?? Trade frictions between the U.S. and Canada. ???????? ?? A brewing crisis at the Panama Canal. ?? ?? Regional instability spilling into migration and security. With growing external pressures and internal divides, can North America maintain its strategic edge? Swipe through the carousel for key insights → Then dive deeper in our full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/dbQZUVv9

?? The latest edition of PESTLE & MORTAR is now on our website! ?? In this edition: China and Corporations Russian War Negotiations Trump Tariffs on Automobiles Negotiations on Second Phase of Gaza Ceasefire EU Anti-Trust Chief Islamic State Lithium Export Restrictions Quantum Computing Breakthrough ?? Read it here https://lnkd.in/exzj3Wjv ?? Want early access? Sign up to receive it directly in your inbox. https://lnkd.in/e6gH4CSW

China-U.S. Rivalry and AI Competition. China’s rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping global power dynamics. From autonomous weapons and AI-driven cyber warfare to economic influence and global governance, Beijing is leveraging AI as a strategic tool to challenge Western dominance. While the U.S. imposes export controls and investment bans, China is forging deeper partnerships with Russia, Iran, and North Korea and exporting AI-powered surveillance tools through the Digital Silk Road. How will this AI arms race impact businesses, security, and global stability? Get the full analysis by signing up for The Strategic Memo—access your free trial here https://lnkd.in/eCB-6Ed6

IF Explains: Defending in Time not Space: The Role of Intelligence in Preventing Crises The best defenses anticipate. They neutralize threats before they escalate. From geopolitics to corporate risk and executive protection, intelligence is the key to proactively managing risk. ? Early warning beats last-minute response. ? Intelligence anticipates crises before they unfold. ? Proactive security shapes events, rather than reacting to them. See the video or read more about defending in time, not space in our latest blog post. https://lnkd.in/eaeK4EWY

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?? The latest edition of PESTLE & MORTAR is now on our website! ?? In this edition: World Bank Credit Rating Threatened US Inflation Increased Trump Pursues End to Russian War Trump’s Steel Tariffs China, Scientific Talent, and Research Problems in the Middle East Climate Change and an Uninsurable Future Apple Zero-Day Flaw Multipolarization Report ?? Read it here https://lnkd.in/exzj3Wjv ?? Want early access? Sign up to receive it directly in your inbox. https://lnkd.in/e6gH4CSW