In 2026, the boundaries between corporate strategy and national security have blurred. The Business section of Global Politics examines the “new normal” of geoeconomic confrontation, where trade policy is a primary tool of statecraft. We provide business leaders and investors with the analytical framework needed to understand how political volatility influences market outcomes and industrial resilience.
Our reporting focuses on the critical issues reshaping the global commercial landscape:
Trade Wars and Protectionism: Monitoring the shift from globalization to “friend-shoring,” analyzing the impact of new tariffs, export controls, and the fragmentation of global trade blocs.
Supply Chain Sovereignty: Detailed coverage of the race for critical minerals, semiconductor independence, and the restructuring of logistics to mitigate geopolitical stability risks.
Energy and Green Transition: Evaluating how climate policy and energy security mandates drive investment shifts and regulatory burdens across international markets.
At Global Politics, we explore how multinational corporations navigate their operations on the international stage. We analyze the rise of “Corporate Diplomacy,” where companies must manage reputational risks and regulatory compliance in a multipolar world. Our mission is to bridge the gap between political theory and market reality, ensuring our readers understand the economic consequences of the world’s most pressing regional security crises.
The fund will operate from 2025 to 2030 and will focus on financing early- and mid-stage companies developing solutions to reduce their carbon footprint and adapt to climate change. The fund’s key investment areas include: Agritech to increase agricultural sustainability,…
The round was led by Wellington Management, which has not previously invested in Vanta, and also included existing investors: Growth Equity from Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Sequoia Capital, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Craft Ventures, a venture capital firm co-founded by…
Alpha provides alternative bank accounts to European-based investment managers to fund investments and cover expenses. The company holds about $3 billion in over 7,000 client accounts. The deal will allow Corpay to build on these relationships in the US and…
The move paves the way for the company to debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, amid a wave of new IPOs that the market has seen after a long hiatus. NIQ provides data on consumer shopping behavior,…
Reka AI builds large language models (LLMs), the core technology behind generative AI. The company claims to be able to develop such models more efficiently than its competitors. The startup was founded in 2022 by former researchers at Google (an…
Consumer goods group Reckitt said it would retain a 30% stake in Essential Home, which makes Air Wick air fresheners, Cillit Bang detergents and Mortein insecticides. Reuters previously exclusively reported that the parties were in talks about a sale, with…
Athora Holding Ltd. will acquire Pension Insurance Corp. Group, according to a statement from Reinet Investments SCA, which holds an indirect 49.5% stake in the insurer . Reinet first invested in PICG in 2012 , providing an initial £400 million…
Blackstone is buying Vista’s stake in Cvent for $1.3 billion. Representatives for Vista and Blackstone declined to comment. Vista originally invested in Tysons, Virginia-based Cvent in 2016, when it acquired the company for about $1.7 billion. During its ownership, the…
The deal will expand Greek company Intralot’s presence in the UK online gaming market and strengthen its technology offerings by incorporating Bally’s digital and casino platforms. The deal, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter, includes €1.53 billion…
Cloud Software Group, the owner of Citrix and Tibco, is the result of a $16.5 billion leveraged buyout, one of the largest in 2022. Vista bought Tibco in 2014 and merged it with Citrix in a 2022 deal. According to…
Shares of consumer debt collector Jefferson Capital opened at $19 a share, above the offering price of $15 a share. The U.S. IPO market has rebounded in recent weeks after President Donald Trump’s trade policy changes unsettled investors and froze…
Andreessen Horowitz led a Series E round for Pittsburgh-San Francisco startup Abridge, joined by Khosla Ventures. Several well-funded startups have emerged that are trying to reduce physician burnout associated with record-keeping and other administrative duties. “We’ve seen healthcare adopt generative…