Changes to the business model of the six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council have important implications for businesses and investors, as well as other countries, worldwide.
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Global Business Priorities
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Brazilian CEOs see the rapidly shifting global landscape and the world’s growing need for sustainable resources as favorable conditions for a new cycle of growth.
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Geopolitics, tariffs, and government policies favoring strategic industries have joined the pursuit of efficiency and cost as key drivers of FDI flows.
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April 28, 2025
In addition to their traditional advantages in cost and resources, companies in the region are now expanding globally through innovation, cultural influence, and strategic risk-taking.
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June 13, 2025
CEOs must broaden their focus from immediate emergencies to longer-term considerations if they are to establish competitive advantage for the future.
BCG's Center for Geopolitics offers insights and strategies to navigate global power shifts, helping businesses prepare for the future of geopolitics.
Geopolitics, Tariffs, and Trade
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May 15, 2026
As the US, Mexico, and Canada prepare to renegotiate automotive trade rules, OEMs and suppliers face changes that will impact jobs, supply chains, and competitiveness.
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February 6, 2026
Geopolitics are a Boardroom Issue
In a geopolitically fragmented world the role of the CHRO is evolving, helping leaders translate global uncertainty into clear decisions and employee confidence.
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July 18, 2025
The mantra in business used to be “cost is king,” then “resilience at all costs.” But in these uncertain and complex times, companies need an approach that delivers both.
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June 24, 2025
The impending big boost in European defense spending will create major new markets for commercial firms across sectors—and a historic chance to transform the continent’s industries.
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June 17, 2025
Five actions can help CEOs move forward with big investment decisions, despite uncertainty.
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May 28, 2025
CEOs will have to start making big decisions again soon, or risk future growth. Here’s how they can stare down uncertainty and move forward.
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May 16, 2025
Ahead of their annual summit, G7 leaders are turning to the Business Federations of the Group of Seven, or B7, for guidance and recommendations as they face both economic concerns and geopolitical headwinds.
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April 10, 2025
By choosing its targets carefully, rather than retaliating tit for tat, Europe hopes to avoid escalating a trade war and instead coax Washington to the bargaining table.
Explore Tariff Insights By Industry
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May 14, 2025
The new tariffs affect everything from insurers' claims underwriting to investment returns. But there's opportunity for companies that navigate the changes successfully.
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May 8, 2025
The tariff escalation between the US and key trading partners will hit the beauty industry, but there's opportunity for companies that can adapt strategically.
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May 8, 2025
Explore three potential tariff scenarios, their impact on auto sales, and what leaders can do to stay ahead.
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May 2, 2025
In the face of recent tariff proposals and widespread economic uncertainty, IT leaders are prioritizing controlling costs—and doubling down on AI investments to help manage budgets and boost productivity.
The impact of tariffs will be felt across the automotive industry. How individual automakers are likely to be affected will depend largely on their specific production and sourcing footprints.
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February 21, 2025
New tariffs will have a far-reaching impact on manufacturing costs and supply chains across a range of industries including those using or producing derivative products.
Explore facts about tariffs, debunk common myths, and understand their real impact on your business.
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Preparing for Policy Shifts in Mission Critical Sectors
Governments and industry leaders are increasingly taking action to reshape markets and protect key sectors. BCG’s proprietary Mission Critical Sector Tool helps companies manage risks and discover opportunities so they can improve their resilience.
Global Talent
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June 16, 2026
The US is no longer extending its lead in AI talent. Is that a temporary leveling or the start of a structural shift?
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December 5, 2025
For the first time since 2020, the pace of movement across the more than 200 countries we track has fallen. And new talent hot spots are emerging.
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June 18, 2025
The US still led as the destination of choice, but the UAE is catching up. Find out more about the work-related migration of the best and brightest.
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January 27, 2025
The competition for talent is taking on a new urgency, as countries increasingly compete for skills that can give them a strategic edge beyond economics.
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November 11, 2024
Leadership in technology and business relies heavily on one factor: access to the world’s top talent.
Customer Insights
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August 26, 2026
A seismic shift in consumer behavior is underway. Five consumer-led themes reveal where demand is heading and where the next wave of growth will emerge.
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August 13, 2026
The 15th Five-Year Plan reveals the country’s economic goals. We highlight those ambitions and the constraints on achieving them.
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August 6, 2026
GLP-1s are doing more than shrinking appetites. They’re stimulating lasting changes in the way users—and their households—eat, shop, dress, exercise, and spend.
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December 15, 2025
Consumers anticipate spending more—not because they want to, but because they have to. The predicted rise in spending is driven almost entirely by inflation.
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April 18, 2025
But what happens in terms of spending will vary by situation, by country, and by category, so pockets of growth remain to be tapped.
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June 25, 2025
Travel companies should seek ways to attract local and regional tourists as well as international visitors and prepare for a rapidly evolving customer base.
BCG managing director and partner Aparna Bharadwaj looks at under-the-radar affinities that reach beyond individual cultures, highlighting patterns that could bring the world closer together.
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