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The Geopolitics Shift Boards Cannot Ignore
The 2025 US National Security Strategy marks a clear break from decades of liberal globalisation, placing economic security, supply-chain control and strategic competition at the centre of US policy. This shift makes geopolitical strategy a board-level priority. Companies, investors and governments must reassess how they position themselves to the United States and other major powers. The strategy highlights the need to understand these new expectations, mitigate political and operational risk, and prepare for fragmented supply chains, stricter investment filters and heightened scrutiny. Strategic framing now matters more than ever. How you present your organisation or investments will shape perceptions, reduce exposure, secure trust and unlock future growth.
2025 UK Budget: Tax Rises, Tough Choices and the Missing Growth Strategy
The UK’s 2025 Budget raised taxes to historic highs but failed to reduce regulatory friction or unlock investment. Here is why these risks pose a long-term growth and why the narrative will impact how UK businesses see the benefit of investing.
Why Is Trust Now the Hardest Currency in Corporate VC?
Why is trust becoming the hardest currency in corporate venture capital? CVCs now differentiate not by cheque size, but by the strategic insight, commercial access and risk expertise they bring to early-stage companies. New data from the State of CVC 2025 report sets out what CVCs and founders must do to build perception, credibility and growth.
Spain’s Rise: Innovation, Reputation, and Global Perception
Spain is transforming from a tourism-led economy to a European innovation powerhouse. Learn how its growth, strategy, and global perception are attracting investors, tech leaders, and governments worldwide.
Why AI Needs Human Strategists Now
AI is transforming consulting, but leaders still need human judgment and expertise. This is why strategists skilled in perception, reputation, and trust are essential to harness AI that builds confidence that drives growth.
Why Soft Power is Vital In a Multipolar World
What soft power is, how countries use it to shape diplomacy, trade and investment, and why it still matters in a more contested, multipolar world. The Foreign Policy Centre has just released its latest report outlining a way forward for the UK Government to develop soft power.
Why 'Nation by Design' Is Singapore's Blueprint for Success
Singapore's "Nation by Design" is a masterclass in strategic governance. In this blog I explores how intentional design, from civil service excellence and fiscal agility to human-centered policies and education, have transformed a small island into a global powerhouse. Discover Singapore's blueprint for earned trust, economic dominance, and a future-ready nation.
A Year In: Labour's Communications Challenge and How Business Can Respond
Why is the Labour government’s message not landing? After a year, the agile communications of opposition have been replaced by a cautious civil service and an outdated focus on press, ignoring how public opinion is shaped online. Businesses can become a credible partner by forming coalitions and presenting solution-led proposals that align with national missions, helping the government deliver.