Tag: Government

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An Abundance of Risk Creating an Abundance of Corporate Opportunity at the 2026 Spring Meetings

Key insights from the 2026 Spring Meetings highlight geopolitical and macroeconomic risks, AI governance challenges and global trade uncertainties. Leaders must embrace proactive strategies, balancing resilience and opportunity in an increasingly interconnected and disruptive world....

April 21, 2026 / Jonathan Lang
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Hanoi’s View from the Future: Vietnam and China in a New Strategic Era

Vietnam is redefining its strategic posture with bold economic integration and industrial acceleration. By deepening ties with China in aviation, logistics and technology, Hanoi positions itself as a key player in global trade realignment while maintaining sovereignty and independence....

April 20, 2026 / Danny Phan
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When Geopolitics Becomes Part of the Balance Sheet

The 2026 update to the U.S. Department of Defense’s “Chinese Military Companies” list sparked market turmoil, highlighting the growing entanglement of geopolitics and commerce. As globalization evolves, companies must prioritize political strategy alongside business execution to navigate heightened scrutiny and shifting U.S.–China relations....

April 15, 2026 / Kate Zhao
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You Can’t Be Local Everywhere: How the Pursuit of Health Care Sovereignty Is Rewriting Pharma Strategy in APAC

Pharmaceutical companies face a shift toward health care sovereignty, with governments prioritizing local manufacturing and resilience, requiring companies to embed value within national systems over physical presence....

April 14, 2026 / Phil Olesen
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Rethinking Public Affairs in the Age of ‘Poli-Lateralism’

Poli-lateralism is reshaping international relations, particularly in the EU, as governments form dynamic, issue-driven alliances that challenge traditional multilateral frameworks. This evolving model requires agility, strategic coordination and new public affairs competencies to navigate its complexity....

April 6, 2026 / Matteo Martone
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When Destinations Go Silent, the Numbers Don’t 

Effective communication during geopolitical crises can determine how quickly tourism-dependent economies recover. Destinations that proactively shape narratives, rebuild confidence and engage stakeholders in real time emerge stronger and recover faster....

March 17, 2026 / Sofia Santos
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Security-led Sustainability: How the Gulf Is Reframing the Energy Transition Under Stress 

In an era of heightened risk, Gulf nations are redefining sustainability as a core element of security and resilience. Environmental harm, energy transitions and infrastructure planning are converging into strategies prioritizing continuity, stability and survival....

March 16, 2026 / Christophe Guibeleguiet
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From Trade to Trust: Insights Into the Future of UK-U.S. Relations

Industry and government leaders from the U.S. and U.K. explored the future of transatlantic relations, focusing on trade priorities, regulatory alignment and partnerships like the EPD and TPD to enhance economic cooperation, innovation and global competitiveness....

March 5, 2026 / Peter Cuomo
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A Perfect Storm or a Window of Opportunity? Navigating Rare Disease Policy at a Critical Crossroads

The UK’s first-ever quality standard for rare diseases, published by NICE, promises improved diagnosis, equitable care and treatment access. However, fragile supply chains and looming trade uncertainties pose significant challenges to achieving these ambitions....

March 2, 2026
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Are We Mistaking Acceleration for Progress? 

Burnout persists despite hybrid work models and AI advancements, as urgency culture accelerates. Sustainable progress demands leadership that prioritizes emotional intelligence, boundaries and human transformation over speed-driven productivity....

February 26, 2026 / Angela Borkhoche