Anyone looking at the Strait of Hormuz today and thinking to themselves, “Another supply chain crisis already,” is missing the point. This is precisely one of the most dangerous misconceptions of 2026: the notion that the current situation can be managed using the routines from 2021. 2021 was primarily a crisis of overload. The pandemic…
Today, energy often affects companies not as a single bill, but as a chain reaction. When uncertainty rises, behavior changes: inventories grow, payment terms shift, contracts become tougher. The result seems trivial – yet it is crucial: capital is tied up. Imagine your company as a factory floor. When the lights flicker, it’s not just…
As of March 2, 2026 (Europe/Berlin) – The situation surrounding Iran, Israel/USA, and the regional security architecture remains highly dynamic. But it is precisely at times like these that it is worth taking a sober look at what is often overlooked: Not every serious military conflict ends with a change in the political system. And…