Geopolitics and Business

Competing in a fragmented tech world – with Tiffany Wong

In this episode of Geopolitics and Business, Thomas Ramge and Björn Conrad talk with Tiffany Wong, Director of Geopolitical Strategy at HP, about how tech companies navigate an era of fragmentation and geopolitical uncertainty. From U.S.–China tech rivalry and semiconductor policy to the rise of industrial strategies and local content rules, Tiffany explains why scenario planning, breaking down silos, and corporate diplomacy are now critical for resilience. Tune in to learn how these shifts could reshape innovation and global competition.
 

India’s strategic dance: Guarding sovereignty, growing ties – with Manash K. Neog

India is navigating a complex geopolitical landscape shaped by rising U.S.-China tensions. In this episode, host Thomas Ramge and co-host Björn Conrad speak with Manash K. Neog, Managing Director of Chase Advisors APAC, about India’s multipolar strategy, economic diplomacy, and emerging business opportunities. Learn how companies can adapt to shifting global dynamics and why India is becoming central to corporate strategy.

AI, cybersecurity & the global tech divide – with Nicholas Butts

In this episode of Geopolitics and Business, hosts Thomas Ramge and Björn Conrad speak with Nicholas Butts, Director of Cybersecurity and AI Policy at Microsoft and co-author of Tech Cold War. Together, they explore the global fragmentation of AI regulation, the rising threat of state-sponsored cyberattacks, and the strategic implications for businesses operating across borders. From the EU’s AI Act to China’s tech diplomacy, this conversation offers deep insights into how companies can navigate the evolving landscape of digital sovereignty and security.

Scenario planning, tariffs, and building geopolitical muscle – with Luisa Kinzius

How can companies stay agile when geopolitics upends markets overnight? In this episode of Geopolitics and Business, Thomas Ramge and Björn Conrad sit down with Luisa Kinzius, Managing Partner at Sinolytics, to unpack three pressing questions:
 
How scenario planning helps firms navigate geopolitical turbulence
What tariffs really mean for prices, margins, and customers
Where and how organizations should build geopolitical knowledge
 
From “geopolitical brains and muscles” to the nitty-gritty of tariff clauses, the conversation offers a hands-on guide for executives who want to turn uncertainty into preparedness.
 

Rewriting the rules: How U.S. trade policy shapes global business– with Emily Benson

In this episode of Geopolitics and Business, hosts Thomas Ramge and Björn Conrad are joined by Emily Benson, Head of Strategy at Minerva Technology Futures, to unpack the far-reaching consequences of U.S. trade policy during the Trump administration. Together, they explore the strategic use of tariffs, the ripple effects on international trade relations, and the challenges this poses for global businesses.From the volatility of tariff decisions to the broader geopolitical dynamics shaping corporate strategies, this conversation offers timely insights for leaders navigating uncertainty. What does a politically motivated trade agenda mean for global commerce—and how can companies adapt? Tune in to understand how geopolitics is no longer just background noise, but a core driver of business decisions.

From tariffs to tech stacks: Mapping the new geopolitical business order – with Ansgar Baums

In the debut episode of Geopolitics and Business, hosts Dr. Thomas Ramge and Björn Conrad lay out the mission behind the podcast: decoding how political power and corporate strategy are increasingly inseparable.
Joining them is Ansgar Baums, tech policy expert and seasoned observer of global business-government dynamics. Together, they unpack how export controls, sanctions, and fragmented tech stacks are reshaping the rules of international commerce.
This is a no-fluff, high-insight conversation at the intersection of strategy and statecraft—your front-row seat to the new era of geopolitical business.

At the crossroads – Why geopolitics now shapes global business

In this kickoff episode, hosts Dr. Thomas Ramge and Björn Conrad lay out the mission behind Geopolitics and Business: making sense of a world where politics and corporate strategy are inseparable. From tech export controls to sanctions, from raw materials to data flows—this podcast decodes how power plays shape global business realities. Join us on this analytical journey with sharp insights and global voices.