Iran, markets, and meaning: separating signal from noise
The US–Israeli strikes on Iran have generated a flood of information for business leaders to absorb. Oil prices have moved sharply.
Populism, and why it matters to Australian business
Populism is reshaping the global business environment and Australian companies can’t afford to ignore it.
China's Two Sessions - building resilience in a hostile world
China’s 2026 Two Sessions policy conference confirmed a shift that has been building for many years. This article explores how Beijing now reads the international environment, how it is adjusting its development model in response, and what this means for Australian businesses.
The ‘mother of all trade deals’ is about more than just trade.
This article I wrote for KPMG unpacks the historic EU-India trade agreement, why it's so geopolitical, and explores some of the ways it impacts businesses here in Australia.
The ‘Donroe Doctrine’ and Why It Matters for Australian Businesses
Australian businesses are operating in a more complex geopolitical environment, and the ‘Donroe Doctrine’ is part of that story.
The geopolitics of climate change
The geopolitical implications of climate change and our unpreparedness for the disruption it will bring.
Back to the Future, in Reverse? Trump’s ‘Reverse Kissinger’ Play
You may have heard recently that Donald Trump is attempting a “Reverse Kissinger”, but what exactly does that mean?
Geopolitical disruption: the new state of play for Australian retail
Increased competition and mistrust between countries means that the ‘new normal’ for Australian retailers is a highly volatile business environment.