Redrawing the Global Map: Perspectives on the Future of Trade & Global Risk
We find ourselves in an era where history is being written at an extraordinary pace.
Technological advancement and a tidal wave of innovation, driven by the convergence of multiple technologies, are reshaping the global landscape. Entirely new industries are emerging on a scale never seen before, while millions of traditional job roles are becoming obsolete. Unassuming companies like chipmaker, Nvidia, have surged from relative obscurity to global prominence, reaching a market cap that briefly neared $2 trillion.
Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions continue to escalate. Conflicts, elections, and growing divisions between nations are having significant ripple effects on both domestic and international business. The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have disrupted trade routes, made worse by Houthi missile attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea – a vital shipping lane. These events underscore just how fragile the ecosystem of global commerce really is. This volatility and uncertainty has created anxiety across nations, industries and individuals alike.
How we respond to this era of change will shape our future.
Hear from some of our experts on how to navigate transformation and thrive in these extraordinary historical moments.
Francis Fukuyama is a leading political thinker and Stanford Fellow, best known for his book ‘The End of History’ (1992). His book ‘Liberalism and Its Discontents’ (2022) explores democracy’s modern challenges.
Carla Sands was the US Ambassador to Denmark (2017-2021), during which she established a US consulate in Greenland. Currently, she is Vice Chair of the Center for Energy & Environment at the America First Policy Institute.
Kajsa Ollongren is a Dutch-Swedish politician who served as Minister of Defence (2022–2024), Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (2017–2022), and Deputy Prime Minister (2017–2022) in the Netherlands.
David Rowan is a leading authority on technology’s impact on business. He was Editor-in-Chief of WIRED UK (2009-2017). His bestselling book, ‘Non-Bullshit Innovation’ (2019), offers 17 proven strategies for transformative change.
Dame Inga Beale was the first female CEO of Lloyd’s of London (2014–2018), modernising the institution and championing workplace diversity. In 2024, she was appointed Chair of climate consultancy, South Pole.
Anthony Gardner served as U.S. Ambassador to the European Union (2014-2017). He is Managing Partner at Brookfield Asset Management and author of ‘Stars with Stripes’ (2020), a book analysing US – EU relations.
Andy Haldane is a renowned economist and public policy leader. He was Chief Economist at the Bank of England (2014-2021) and Chief Executive of the Royal Society of Arts (2021-2025).
Sir Jeremy Fleming is a leading authority on cyber intelligence and national security. He was Director of GCHQ (2017-2023) where he established the National Cyber Security Centre and National Cyber Force.
Michael Bhaskar is a bestselling author and tech strategist, who co-authored ‘The Coming Wave’ (2023) about AI’s global impact. He works on strategy and communications at Microsoft AI and was Writer-In-Residence at Google DeepMind.
Inma Martinez is a pioneering AI scientist and digital strategist who advises governments on AI policy. Her latest book ‘The Future of the Automotive Industry’ (2021), explores transformative technologies.
Ian Bremmer is a leading political scientist and founder of Eurasia Group which focuses on global political risk. He coined the team “G-Zero” to describe a leaderless global order and is the author of ‘Us vs Them: The Failure of Globalism’ (2019).
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