Geopolitics and Geostrategy: Key insights

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


The 2026 Geostrategic Outlook

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Geostrategic Analysis: July 2025 edition

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

The five habits of successful Geostrategists

All companies are shifting strategies to adapt to geopolitical risk. Here is how to invest more efficiently and strategically than your competitors. Read more.

Prepare now for the new era of selective globalization

Exploring scenarios for the world in five years reveals divergent paths for geopolitics, economic policies and company strategies. Learn more.

    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.

    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.

    Turning volatility into opportunity for Irish business

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

    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.

    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.



      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.

      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.

      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.

      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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        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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