Geopolitics and Business
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Geopolitics and Business is the monthly briefing where world politics meets corporate reality. Hosts Dr. Thomas Ramge and Björn Conrad explore how global power shifts — from Washington to Beijing to Brussels — are reshaping the strategies of international companies. From tariffs and tech export controls to data flows and sanctions, we unpack the tools of geopolitics and their real-world impact on business.
Stay safe at the crossroads of geopolitics and business.
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The podcast covers themes such as trade policies, export controls, sanctions, and tech governance with episodes like From Tariffs to Tech Stacks exploring how geopolitical factors redefine international business practices. Each episode features analyses of current events impacting global companies and insights into data flows and resource access.

Geopolitics and Business is the monthly briefing where world politics meets corporate reality. Hosts Dr. Thomas Ramge and Björn Conrad explore how global power shifts — from Washington to Beijing to Brussels — are reshaping the strategies of international companies. From tariffs and tech export controls to data flows and sanctions, we unpack the tools of geopolitics and their real-world impact on business.
Stay safe at the crossroads of geopolitics and business.
In this episode of Geopolitics and Business, hosts Thomas Ramge and Björn Conrad speak with Nicholas Butts, Director of Cybersecurity and AI Policy at Microsoft and co-author of Tech Cold War. Together, they explore the global fragmentation of AI regulation, the rising threat of state-sponsored cyberattacks, and the strategic implications for businesses operating across borders. From the EU’s AI Act to China’s tech diplomacy, this conversation offers deep insights into how companies can navigate the evolving landscape of digital sovereignty and security.

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