Geopolitics for Business

Build your foundation in geopolitics by exploring how global power dynamics shape business realities. This module will help you understand the forces driving international relations and why political shifts matter for corporate strategy and decision-making.

• Discover the foundations of geopolitics and its evolution from historical roots to modern relevance.
• Examine the shifting global balance of power and emerging centers of influence.
• Explore the key drivers shaping today’s geopolitical landscape—power, territory, resources, technology, and ideology.
• Understand why geopolitics matters for business and how global events translate into strategic implications.

Examine how economics and politics intersect on the global stage, with a particular focus on Europe’s strategic role. By the end of this module, you will be able to evaluate how trade, sanctions, and regulation influence geopolitical outcomes and business environments.

• Analyze how economic tools such as trade, sanctions, and investment are used for geopolitical goals.
• Understand Europe’s economic diplomacy and regulatory influence in global markets.
• Examine Europe’s energy security challenges and transition in a geopolitical context.
• Explore Europe’s relationships with China, the US, Russia, and the Global South.

Develop practical skills to assess and manage geopolitical risks affecting global operations. Through scenario planning and case analysis, you will learn to anticipate disruption, evaluate vulnerabilities, and design strategies that enhance organizational resilience.

• Identify key geopolitical flashpoints and assess potential risks to global business operations.
• Apply scenario planning to evaluate cross-functional business impacts and sector-specific vulnerabilities.
• Develop strategic responses to strengthen organizational resilience and adaptability.
• Gain insights from real-world cases on managing disruption and strategic mediation.

Translate geopolitical insight into concrete business action. This capstone module enables you to apply your learning to your own industry, identify relevant signals of change, and develop a personal framework for integrating geopolitical foresight into strategic planning.

• Learn how leading companies integrate geopolitical foresight into strategic planning.
• Analyse industry-specific implications across sectors such as energy, automotive, finance, or pharmaceuticals.
• Develop tools and habits for monitoring geopolitical signals and communicating risk internally.
• Create a personal action plan to embed geopolitical thinking into long-term business strategy.