Geopolitics and Geostrategy: Key insights

Geopolitics affects every global organization. It is reshaping global markets and business operations. 

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Global perspectives

Top 10 geopolitical developments in 2026

Geopolitical volatility and uncertainty will persist in 2026. There are three geostrategic actions to build resilience and set strategy. Learn more.

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Geostrategic Analysis: December 2025 edition

Read the December 2025 Geostrategic Analysis for our take on geopolitical developments and the impact of these political risks on international business.

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How to optimize your global strategy amid asymmetric globalization

Exploring future scenarios reveals divergent paths for geopolitics, economic policies, sector trajectories and company strategies. Learn more.

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    Navigating the business impacts of geopolitics

    Geopolitical change affects every part of your business. Click on the tabs to learn more.

    National security and economic goals are increasingly being melded by governments, often aiming to enhance domestic production and competition in strategic industries. Using political risk assessments and political risk due diligence through bespoke political risk analysis to adapting trade and finance strategies is one way organizations could look to manage these impacts.

    Learn how to manage volatility, optimize capital, and navigate complex risks in a changing global landscape.

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    Risk Transformation Study

    The 2025 EY Global Risk Transformation Study explores how Risk Strategists see disruption earlier, adapt faster and respond with more precision.

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    Financial Services

    The 2025 EY Global Cybersecurity Leadership Insights Study found that CISOs account for US$36m of each strategic initiative they are involved in. Read more. 28 May 2025 | Anne McCormick

    In a volatile geopolitical environment, with new trade tariffs, companies are adapting their supply chain strategies for agility, resilience and sustainability. Not only can scenario analysis help improve an organizations risk management approach, but conducting a geostrategy maturity assessment enables them to benchmark performance and ultimately improve their geostrategic resilience.

    Explore how to adapt your strategy and supply chain to stay competitive and resilient in the face of disruption.

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    Supply Chain Reset

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    Futureproof Global Trade

    Organizations globally are grappling with the challenge of incorporating resilience to geopolitical volatility into their long-term strategies. There are likely to be both risks and opportunities associated with geopolitical change, but it is those who have conducted the appropriate scenario planning exercises and baked agility into their strategies who will be best placed to respond.

    See how we can help you build resilience in a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape.

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    Sovereign Industrial Policy

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    CEO Outlook

    EY-Parthenon CEO Outlook 2026 explores how leaders use AI, transformation and portfolio strategy to navigate uncertainty and drive sustainable growth.

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    To build a geostrategy that turns global disruption into opportunity.

    How EY-Parthenon can Help

    The team

    Oliver Jones

    EY-Parthenon Global Client Insight and Research Leader and EY-Parthenon Global Geostrategic Business Group Leader
    Passionate about providing outstanding support to governments and businesses in a fast changing world. Deeply committed to excellence in public policy. Team builder. Mentor. Flexible worker. Husband and father of three.
    London, United Kingdom

    Famke Krumbmüller

    EY-Parthenon EMEIA Geostrategic Business Group Leader
    Multilingual political strategist. Helps businesses understand geopolitical complexity. Passionate about European and global affairs. Bridges politics and business.
    Paris, France

    Courtney Rickert McCaffrey

    EY-Parthenon Global Geostrategy Insights Leader; Director, Global Thematic Insights, Ernst & Young LLP
    Geopolitical analyst and strategist. Creative methodologist. Proud feminist. Passionate about generating insights to help executives make better-informed decisions.
    Washington, DC, DC, United States

    Adam Barbina

    EY-Parthenon US Geostrategy Leader
    Focused on helping businesses and colleagues when it matters most. Believer in the power of collaboration to achieve more. Arts and travel enthusiast.
    New York, NY, United States

    Nobuko Kobayashi

    EY-Parthenon Japan GBG Leader, EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd.
    Multi-cultural thought leader in Japan. Connector and relationship builder. Embodies a bridge that connects Japan with the outside world. Specializes in the Consumer sector.
    Tokyo, Japan

    Angelika Goliger

    EY-Parthenon Africa Chief Economist
    A chief economist with a passion for inclusive growth. Avid podcast listener. Runner. Wife and mother to an active daughter.
    Johannesburg, South Africa

    Mats Persson

    EY-Parthenon Partner, Strategy and Transactions, Ernst & Young LLP; EY UK&I Macro and Geostrategy Leader
    Passionate about the intersection of macroeconomics, global politics and trade. Value-driver and geoeconomics trend forecaster. Inclusive leader. Swede. Basketball player.
    London, United Kingdom

    Mary Cline

    EY-Parthenon Senior Advisor, Geostrategic Business Group
    Intrepid business and political strategist. Passionate about connecting the dots between politics, economics and business. Committed to delivering insights on critical global challenges.
    Washington, DC, DC, United States

    Craig Hillier

    EY Global International Tax and Transaction Services Leader
    Experienced US tax advisor with broad international and sector knowledge. Barrister and solicitor.
    Boston, MA, United States

    Brad Newman

    EY Global Consulting Supply Chain and Operations Leader
    Hands-on business transformation leader. Youth advocate. Active outdoorsman. Husband and father of two.
    Chicago, IL, United States

    Falco Weidemeyer

    EY-Parthenon Global Strategic Transformation Leader and Global Turnaround & Restructuring Leader
    Seasoned, internationally trained performance professional. CRO and turnaround manager. Experienced in consulting and industry functions. Passionate for outdoors.
    Eschborn/Frankfurt (Main), Germany

    Jeanne Boillet

    EY Global Client Service Partner (GCSP); EY Global Client Service Partner Council – Assurance Lead
    Thought leader. Innovative thinker. Early adopter. Champion for inclusive collaboration and the advancement of women in business. Passionate skier, hiker and cyclist.
    Paris La Défense, France

    Andrea Guerzoni

    EY Global Vice Chair | EY-Parthenon Global Leader - Strategy and Transactions
    Advising Boards and CEOs on transformational deals from strategy through to execution. Global Leader of Strategy and Transactions service line. Innovator and team player.
    Milano, Italy

    David Kirsch

    Managing Director, Oil, Gas and Chemicals, Ernst & Young LLP
    Energy professional. Former diplomat. Economic advisor through three global crises. Seasoned in strategy, risk and competitive intelligence. Father of two. International birder.
    Houston, TX, United States

    Geostrategy by Design

    A new book from the Geostrategic Business Group and a professor from the ESG Initiative at the Wharton School advises executives on how to manage geopolitical risks in the new era of globalization. 

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