Thought leadership
Thought leadership
Thought leadership at Thunderbird School of Global Management is central to our mission of driving global change and fostering actionable education. Thunderbird’s global insights, featuring articles by faculty and alumni, provide thought-provoking perspectives and practical guidance designed to help leaders excel in today’s interconnected business landscape.
Latest global insights
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
04/24/26
The Next Strait of Hormuz Isn’t a Strait: AI, Invisible Risk, and the Future of Global Power
For decades, global risk has been understood through a geographic lens. Power was mapped through physical corridors — straits, pipelines, ports, and...
Faculty insight
Thought leadership
Global digital mindset inventory
Building on the success of the original Global Mindset Inventory (GMI)—a pioneering assessment used by over 70,000 leaders and organizations worldwide—the GDMI integrates a new focus on digital capital. This reimagined tool equips leaders to confidently navigate digital transformation, enhancing their effectiveness in a rapidly evolving global business environment.
