Schlagwort: geopolitics
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The reflex is understandable: When the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran escalates, companies first look at the price of oil. But this view is too narrow. For geopolitical escalation rarely affects supply chains solely through energy prices. It affects networks, decisions, and the ability to ensure operational stability amid uncertainty. The Strait of…
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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…
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Anyone responsible for delivery, procurement, production, or customer service in business practice knows the temptation to reassure oneself: as long as an issue appears clean in the reporting, it seems controllable. However, it is precisely this logic that is increasingly reaching its limits. The current situation is characterized by three simultaneous shifts: increased security and…
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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…