Top 10 geopolitical developments for 2026
Volatility will continue. Innovation in how companies manage geopolitics will separate leaders from laggards.
Innovation is required to build resilience and stay competitive in a dynamic geopolitical environment.
About the Geostrategic Outlook
Each year, we identify the geopolitical developments most likely to affect business in the year ahead.
The 2026 Geostrategic Outlook
The 2026 outlook
Key themes include strategic competition between major powers, technology and AI policy, trade and industrial policy, energy security, conflict and elections. We recommend three actions: build geopolitical insight into strategy, strengthen resilience across operations and supply chains, and engage proactively with governments and stakeholders.
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