Geopolitics and Building a Geostrategy: Key insights

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

Global perspectives

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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Top 10 geopolitical developments for 2025

Geopolitical risk will remain elevated due to economic sovereignty and global rivalries. Learn how to manage the uncertainty to grow your business.

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Why a level head is needed to deal with geopolitical risk

Understanding your company’s political risk profile is necessary to set global strategy. It’s time to shore up any gaps in political risk exposure. Learn more.

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How will the shifting world order affect your global strategy?

A multipolar world is emerging, requiring a strategic approach to managing political risk. CEOs must understand fundamental geostrategic shifts to plan for the future. Learn more.

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Case study: How a financial services firm built resilience amid geopolitical flux

EY-Parthenon teams helped a financial services firm analyze the financial consequences of regional political tensions. Learn more in this case study.

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Navigating the business impacts of geopolitics

Geopolitical change touches every part of your business—from supply chains and finance to people and technology. Specialists teams across the globe help you anticipate risks, build resilience, and uncover opportunities for growth in a fast-moving environment. Click on the tabs to learn more about how we can help your business respond with confidence.

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Cybersecurity

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

Make smarter financial decisions with confidence. Learn how to manage volatility, optimize capital, and navigate complex risks in a changing global landscape.

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Finance

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Risk

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

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

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Strategy

Government action is crucial in rebuilding a sovereign industrial policy to ensure economic security and bolster domestic manufacturing. Learn more.

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Supply Chain

Stay ahead of shifting regulations. See how we help you manage tax and trade complexities while supporting a workforce strategy that drives growth.

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Tax, Tariffs, controls & FDI

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Workforce

Global workforce mobility functions must move talent at the speed of business. Learn why building a trust infrastructure can spur market momentum.

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The team

Oliver Jones

EY Global Leader, Client Insights and Research; EY-Parthenon Geostrategy 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

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

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

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

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

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

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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