The main topic of the report is the impact of geopolitical developments on global business strategies in 2026.
Key findings include the emergence of new rules and norms for business as old ones are discarded, with a focus on economic sovereignty and AI capabilities. There is an intensification of geopolitical competition over scarce resources, emphasizing a shift from cost and efficiency optimization to geopolitical de-risking and resilience. The report identifies four key regions (North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East) as spheres of engagement where geopolitical dynamics will play out, with additional significant developments in Latin America and Africa.