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Business & Geopolitics: Operating in a Fragmented World

June 2026

Geopolitics is reshaping power balance and markets in Europe and worldwide. HEC Paris's clear position is to integrate this knowledge into business strategies.

This topical dossier brings together insights from researchers, practitioners, and students to help organizations adapt to a world shaped by shifting global power dynamics, supply chain disruptions, digital sovereignty, energy and climate tensions, and democratic pressures.

“For Supply Chain Resilience, Firms Have Two Basic Choices: Redundancy or Agility”

American economist Susan Helper explains why resilience depends on agility, stronger supplier relationships and shorter lead times, in this article based on her research and an interview with her. 

Susan Helper

Without Alliances Geopolitics Will Break

When politics break your supply chain, building trust across borders is your best defense.

5 minutes
Sam Aflaki

Lessons From the US Cannabis Industry: Designing Sustainable Supply Chains From the Ground Up

The U.S. cannabis industry offers a live model for building supply chains that embed equity, transparency, and sustainability. 

Gina Marie Saenz

Facing China, Europe Must Rethink Public–Private Alliances

From Hong Kong, investor David Baverez warns of Europe’s industrial decline. His analysis highlights the continent’s vulnerabilities and reignites the debate over Europe’s strategic choices in dealing with China.

5 minutes
David Baverez

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