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Why Business Leaders Need Political Diplomacy Skills Now
Geopolitics are no longer a tailwind for businesses today, opening markets and boosting global trade. Instead, argues ESSEC Business School associate professor Srividya Jandhyala, rising national security concerns and protectionist economic policies have created a headwind for many organizations, and that's changing how executives need to operate. She explains what’s changed in the global balance of power, how it's affecting even small to medium-sized companies and unexpected industries —from shrimp farming to fast fashion -- and why leaders need new talent and risk management strategies to adapt. Jandhyala is the author of the book The Great Disruption.
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A conversation with ESSEC Business School’s Srividya Jandhyala on how to navigate the shifting geopolitical landscape.
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November 18, 2025
Geopolitics are no longer a tailwind for businesses today, opening markets and boosting global trade. Instead, argues ESSEC Business School associate professor Srividya Jandhyala, rising national security concerns and protectionist economic policies have created a headwind for many organizations, and that’s changing how executives need to operate. She explains what’s changed in the global balance of power, how it’s affecting even small to medium-sized companies and unexpected industries —from shrimp farming to fast fashion —and why leaders need new talent and risk management strategies to adapt. Jandhyala is the author of the book The Great Disruption.
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