Geostrategy

Geopolitics affects every global organization. To thrive in today’s changing world, businesses need a geostrategy.

The elevated level of geopolitical risk is creating both challenges and opportunities for global organizations. How these disruptions affect a company will depend on its geographic footprint, industry, size and other characteristics.

It is not enough for executives to understand that political risks exist or are likely to manifest in the coming years. They must map the impact of political risks across their company’s activities to better anticipate and prepare for potential disruptions — reducing their impact and adjusting strategy accordingly.

Successfully navigating this era of heightened geopolitical complexity requires designing and implementing a geostrategy — the broad and cross-functional integration of political risk management into broader risk management, strategy and governance.

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US Tariffs: What do Irish Businesses need to know now?

Simon MacAllister 24 Feb 2026

The 2026 Geostrategic Outlook

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The pace of Geopolitical developments is accelerating. As a result, the elevated level of geopolitical risk is creating both challenges and opportunities for global organizations. For those who don’t want to be left behind, the time to act and prepare for these developments is now. Join the EY-Parthenon Geostrategic Business Group bi-weekly, as they discuss the leading trends they are seeing, explore the impact of Geopolitical developments on sectors and markets around the world, plus provide practical advice for organizations developing a geostrategy today.

Video Series - The Geostrategic Edge

Ireland at the Crossroads: Thriving Amid Global Shifts

Ireland faces global turbulence in 2026. Learn how Irish businesses can build resilience, agility, and foresight to thrive in a fragmented economy.

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How Irish CEOs are building resilience in a world of tariffs, tech shifts, and uncertainty

Irish CEOs balance optimism and caution in 2025, navigating tariffs, tech shifts, and global uncertainty to build resilience in their organizations.

Aidan Meagher + 1

Turning volatility into opportunity for Irish business

Discover how Irish businesses can leverage geopolitical changes to create opportunities in a volatile trade landscape.

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Ireland: focus on opportunity despite global uncertainty

Tune in to our latest episode of Geostrategic Edge hosted by Aidan Meagher with guest panellist, Simon Coveney.

Aidan Meagher

Why Irish pharma must prepare for a new era in U.S. trade policy

Irish pharma faces new U.S. trade policies, including potential tariffs and pricing reforms. Preparing for these changes is crucial for future success.

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Aidan Meagher

Co-Head of Geopolitical Strategy. EY Ireland Tax Partner and Life Sciences Tax and Law Lead

Thought leader. Experienced in the Life Sciences and Consumer Goods sectors.

Dublin, Ireland

Simon MacAllister

Partner, Co-Head of Geopolitical Strategy EY Ireland

Dad and husband. Corporate finance professional. DIY bodger. Enthusiastic but only modestly talented hockey umpire and triathlete!

Dublin, Ireland

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US Tariffs: What do Irish Businesses need to know now?

The 2026 Geostrategic Outlook

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