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Opportunity in Uncertainty: Navigating Political Change Under Trump 2.0

April 29, 2025
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News & Events

APCO Launches Center for Trade, Investment and Market Access

March 4, 2025
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Community

Connecting Cultures: Learnings from APCO’s Global Exchange Program

December 18, 2024
Health care MENA

Unlocking Health Care Transformation in the Middle East: The Case for Public-Private Partnerships 

The Middle East's health care systems face significant challenges amid rising demands. Public-private partnerships emerge as a transformative solution, offering innovative strategies in localized manufacturing, clinical trials, digital health and preventive care for sustainable health outcomes....

May 16, 2025 / Jumana Nabulsi
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Beyond the Ceasefire: A Multisector Economic Perspective on the India-Pakistan Conflict for MENA 

Examines the economic implications of the escalating India-Pakistan conflict on MENA markets, highlighting sector-specific insights and actionable recommendations to help businesses mitigate risks and adapt to emerging challenges in a shifting geopolitical landscape....

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APCO Institute Partners With Columbia University to Boost Strategic Communication Capabilities 

Global advisory and advocacy firm APCO today announced a partnership with Columbia University to deliver a series of specialist training workshops for professional communicators. Columbia, along with the APCO Institute, will provide practical skill building sessions taught by members of APCO’s senior global staff and Columbia University faculty for 20 mid-level communication professionals in the MENA region in October.  ...

May 14, 2025
Corporate Sustainability

Sustainability Disclosure: Are We Losing Appetite?

As global momentum around sustainability disclosure shifts, this post explores whether we're seeing a regulatory rollback or a strategic recalibration. With key frameworks like CSRD and ISSB under review, the future of ESG reporting hangs in the balance....

May 8, 2025 / Frank Krikhaar, Harry Sale
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Singapore After GE2025: The Beginning of Managed Pluralism

Singapore’s 2025 General Election maintained the current government and parliamentary balance, but it was significant in showcasing a new political model. This raises the question: is it a stable framework for the next 60 years or a precarious equilibrium that could face future disruptions?...

May 7, 2025 / Chin Ann Ho
C-Suite

Alignment, Adaptation and Authenticity: Seven Principles for Action for C-Suites and Boards 

In a landscape marked by geopolitical shifts, C-Suites and boards must embrace alignment, adaptation and authenticity. Explore essential strategies for navigating uncertainty and effectively engaging with stakeholders to foster resilience and long-term success....

May 2, 2025 / Pamela Passman
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Disruption at HHS: Does It Have a Purpose? What Might It Be?

Significant disruptions at HHS under Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr. are reshaping public health. Employee reductions and program cuts threaten vital services, exacerbating crises like the Texas measles outbreak and raising concerns about future responses....

April 30, 2025 / William Pierce
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Global Implications for the UK during the First 100 Days of Trump 2.0

Donald Trump may be back in the White House but the UK’s political team navigating his first 100 days are all new. ...

April 30, 2025 / Jess Webb, Anthony Marchese
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Opportunity in Uncertainty: Navigating Political Change Under Trump 2.0

The first 100 days of Trump's second presidency have redefined American economic power, shaking global trade dynamics. Amid rising tariffs and evolving alliances, businesses face challenges but also opportunities in a rapidly changing international landscape....

April 29, 2025 / Brad Staples
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Trump’s First 100 Days: The Opening Salvo on Trade 

In his first 100 days of the second administration, President Trump has significantly reshaped government through executive orders, focusing on trade, immigration and economic policies. Explore the implications for businesses navigating a volatile political landscape....

April 29, 2025 / Adam Foster