Articles
Economics & Finance
Sustainability & Society
Shared Leadership Fuels Collusion Between Firms
Leadership stokes collusion, exposing a blind spot in antitrust enforcement.
Geopolitics & Public Affairs
Strategy & Leadership
In Africa, Institutional Stability Fosters Banking Innovation
Control over payments, data, and credit is turning Africa’s fintech boom into a new arena of economic and geopolitical competition.
What Emerging Markets Teach Us About Strategy: Three Key Lessons
As geopolitical uncertainty weakens traditional business models, emerging markets reveal how companies can build resilience by shaping institutions, strengthening ecosystems, and investing in long-term trust.
The Current Energy Performance Certificate is Hindering France’s Electrification Efforts
A persistent double standard against electricity in Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings may undermine France’s decarbonization and housing policies.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
She's Making Invisible Talent Visible
After studying entrepreneurship, Albane Lehalle co-founded Fika Traiteur to turn event catering into a showcase for the talents of people with disabilities. Her journey shows that inclusion can be both meaningful and economically viable.
Can Banks Deploy AI Without Creating More Risk?
Marc Israel, former Microsoft CTO for Africa, outlines a 90-day method for securing AI in banking, from fraud detection and credit scoring to customer tools, without ever leaving security as an afterthought.
How Boardroom Diplomacy Could Reshape Peace in Middle East
As private-sector figures enter peace negotiations, future business leaders need sharper geopolitical judgment about modern conflicts to interpret these developments for responsible decision-making.
Brands & Behaviors
From “Moon Joy” to Everyday Wonder: “Awe Should Not Be Reserved for Extraordinary Events”
HEC Paris professor Craig Anderson explains how the historic Artemis II mission around the Moon inspired awe, and its potential effects on well-being and curiosity. He advocates for a vision of awe that can be cultivated in everyday life.
