Increase in inequality

Growing populismand discontent

Rising economicand data nationalism

Inequality is moreobvious to the publicand information ismore accessible

Increasedcyber-activism

Use of technologyas a geopolitical tool

Digital bordersare erected

Stricter state involvement and control of data

Tighter restrictionson flows of people

Slow the innovationpace in areas relianton data exchange

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Higher operationaland compliance costs

Reputationalrisks from misinformation spread

New restrictionson the nationalityof employees

Global companiesmay need to reallocate investments across markets

Make geopoliticalawareness part of your organization’s DNA

Develop new products,services, technologies and business models with social benefits

Develop newpartnerships with local firms

THE CHALLENGES...THE OPPORTUNITIES...

THE TRENDS... THE FUTURE...

THE W RLD OFTECHN POLITICS