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5 ways leaders can adapt to shifting geopolitics | Nikolaus S. Lang

Oct 31, 2024
Nikolaus S. Lang, an international business consultant specializing in geopolitical trends, discusses the evolving dynamics of a multipolar world. He emphasizes the need for business leaders to adapt to emerging coalitions among nations like China, Russia, and India. Lang outlines five key strategies for resilience, including strengthening supply chains and enhancing cybersecurity. He warns of the importance of developing a 'geopolitical muscle' to navigate crises and highlights the improbability of large-scale conflicts in the near future.
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Multipolar World 2030s

  • The likeliest scenario for the 2030s is a multipolar world with multiple power centers.
  • This contrasts with the post-WWII era, dominated by one or two superpowers.
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Western Bloc

  • The Western bloc, including the US, Europe, and allies, is characterized by democracy and market economies.
  • This bloc collaborates on technology (AI, renewables) and military matters (NATO, AUKUS).
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New Eastern Bloc

  • A new Eastern bloc is forming, with China and Russia at its core, joined by countries like North Korea and Iran.
  • This bloc is deepening economic, technological, and military ties.
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