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05/06/26
The Strait of Hormuz isn’t a regional risk; it’s a global system failure
When tensions flare in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz comes under pressure, it is easy to dismiss it as a regional crisis, another distant...
Faculty insight
04/30/26
Navigating geopolitical risk: Lessons from the oil and gas industry
Over the past several decades, globalization has created wide-ranging benefits and opportunities. It has boosted economic activity, improved industry...
Faculty insight
03/30/26
Strait of Hormuz Disruption and Implications for Risk, Continuity, and Strategic Response
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical geopolitical and economic chokepoints, with approximately 20% of global oil and a...
Faculty insight
06/24/25
How international trade shapes business strategy
International trade is more than a backdrop to business in today’s hyper-connected world—it’s a defining force. For C-suite executives and business...
Faculty insight
10/17/24
Impact of GDPR on data privacy and global digital trade in the mobile app market
The creation of the internet was driven by ideals of unrestricted connectivity, enabling people worldwide to share information freely, collaborate...
Faculty insight
07/09/20
3 New Realities for Doing Business in China
In a webinar conversation with Dean and Director General Sanjeev Khagram, Thunderbird Professor of Practice and Director of China Initiatives Doug...
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