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Perspectives

Research, insights & commentary on the latest trends & issues.

digital infrastructure

The New Infrastructure Race Is an Integration Race

As the Gulf builds ports, railways and digital networks at record speed, the real competitive advantage is emerging in integration—where data, regulation and infrastructure connect to operate as one system....

July 29, 2026 / Sarah Raafat
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Why Is China Betting on the Automotive Aftermarket?

China is turning to its automotive aftermarket to spur growth as vehicle sales slow. New policy measures create opportunities in vehicle modification, RVs, motorsports and high-value automotive services....

July 27, 2026
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The Road Less Traveled: Why the Best Calls Start Where the Data Stops

As organizations optimize systems and rely on increasingly similar data and models, foresight and human judgment become critical differentiators in navigating uncertainty, assessing risk and making decisions under pressure....

July 27, 2026 / Mathilda Saad, Eduan R. Maggo
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Crisis Comms: By the Time You Respond, They Have Already Decided

Drawing on the Ladder of Inference, Hasan Ismaail and Nicholas Labuschagne explain why audiences often form conclusions before organizations respond, and how crisis preparedness should focus on shaping information before a narrative takes hold....

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The 95% Problem: 3 Decisions to Make Before You Automate

As enterprise AI adoption accelerates, organizations that redesign workflows, clarify human-machine responsibilities and measure outcomes are better positioned to translate experimentation into sustainable business value....

July 23, 2026 / David Sánchez
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Beyond Sovereignty: France Reframes Digital Dependencies as an Economic Security Issue

France's latest parliamentary report reframes digital sovereignty as an economic security challenge, highlighting risks tied to foreign technology dependencies and signaling a more pragmatic approach to resilience, strategic autonomy and critical service continuity....

July 21, 2026 / Majda Achab, Alejandro Jaulin
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Energy Policy in Asia Pacific Markets Is Reshaping AI Data Centre Investment Strategy

As AI infrastructure demand accelerates across Asia-Pacific, data centres are becoming strategic assets shaped by geopolitics, energy policy and technological sovereignty, redefining how nations compete for investment, influence and economic advantage....

July 16, 2026 / Ian Rumsby
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Gen Z is Watching, and They're Not Afraid to Act

As Gen Z's economic and cultural influence grows, organizations face increasing scrutiny. Paige Ashey examines what younger consumers expect from brands and why silence, inconsistency and inaction can carry significant reputational risks....

July 9, 2026 / Paige Ashey
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2 Shocks, 1 Lesson: El Niño, the Strait of Hormuz and the New Math of Energy Security

From the Strait of Hormuz to the return of El Niño, converging geopolitical and climate pressures are testing global resilience and reshaping how leaders think about risk, security and economic stability....

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America at 250: Strategy in a Period of Transition

The United States' 250th anniversary marks a pivotal moment in a rapidly changing world, challenging organizations to rethink strategy, build resilience and navigate increasing geopolitical and technological complexity....