Recent geopolitical tensions are showing how closely international business is linked to political stability. Conflicts, trade restrictions, energy insecurity and shifting alliances are affecting supply chains, transport costs, market access and investment decisions. For students of International Management, this is a key reminder that global business is not only about markets and strategy, but also about understanding political risk, resilience and the ability of companies to adapt quickly in uncertain environments. Recent analyses by the WTO and UNCTAD show that geopolitical fragmentation is becoming one of the major forces reshaping global trade and value chains. https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/booksp_e/gtos0326_e.pdf?
