Global strategy

What companies need to know.

Something strange is happening in the debate about the U.S. federal budget deficit. Across the land, in books and on editorial pages, the message seems to be changing. In October 1987, Peter Peterson wrote in the Atlantic Monthly that the federal deficit is the centerpiece of many grim scenarios, including global depression, severe inflation, a […]

Bolsonaro will face many of the same challenges as his predecessors.

Because of growing commitments of their companies in developing countries, large numbers of American and European managers have entered negotiations with government officials in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Also, with emerging nationalism, these negotiations have become increasingly frustrating. Sometimes misunderstandings have been so great that they have led to a breakdown in negotiations that […]

Adaptiveness and cross-cultural awareness are in-demand traits.

Your personal credibility is your greatest asset.

Three strategies that have worked around the world.

The company's founder opens up.

They're making defensive moves while waiting to see what happens.

Three policies that will support younger workers - and help scale promising economic opportunities.

Corporate governance in an age of protectionism.

Companies that fail to understand them risk falling behind.

According to several criteria, the UK is a digital star.

Corruption costs the global economy over $1 trillion each year.

Executives should consider four key ideas.

Infrastructure spending, a strong middle class, and the country’s tech startups.

The UN's new agenda focuses on the private sector.

How companies can prepare for future upheavals, make strategic decisions, and remain agile.

We may need to rethink the rules around data sharing.