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      Global uncertainties are increasing: Trade conflicts, regulatory pressure, technological dependencies, geopolitical power shifts. KPMG's Geopolitics & Defence Competence Centre helps companies to better understand these dynamics and respond to them in a targeted manner.

      Through conceptual know-how, sound data analyses and concrete implementation advice, geopolitical analyses can be effectively integrated into strategy processes and risk management. This enables decision-makers to categorise political developments at an early stage, think through scenarios and develop options for action.

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      Identification of opportunities and risks
      Recognising geopolitical risks at an early stage

      Global tensions and uncertainties are increasingly affecting companies' core business models. In order to remain capable of acting, geopolitical developments should be recognised, classified and prioritised at an early stage. Company-specific challenges and potentials can be identified at an early stage - for example by developing scenarios, analysing vulnerabilities and market developments as well as the structured assessment of geopolitical risks as part of regulatory requirements and reporting obligations.

      Risk reduction
      Strengthening organisational and operational resilience

      Once geopolitical risks have been recognised, they must be reduced in a targeted manner. Economic and technological resilience is created by implementing critical measures along the value chain, among other things. This includes clear responsibilities in geo-risk management, robust emergency and crisis plans and the integration of geopolitical risks into governance and management processes.

      Activation of opportunities
      Tapping new potential

      Geopolitical developments not only bring risks, but can also bring previously untapped opportunities to the fore: new markets and customers, new products and product requirements, new alliances and partnerships.

      Crisis response
      Countering disruptions effectively

      When geopolitical tensions come to a head - for example due to sudden export restrictions, sanctions or regulatory intervention in key technologies - companies should be able to react quickly and effectively. The development and activation of robust emergency and crisis management structures are therefore crucial - from ad hoc monitoring to investigation & intelligence in the event of an emergency. The safety of employees, the protection of company sites and critical infrastructure are also of great importance. The focus is on safeguarding or restoring stability and the ability to make decisions.

      Identification of opportunities and risks

      Recognising geopolitical risks at an early stage

      Global tensions and uncertainties are increasingly affecting companies' core business models. In order to remain capable of acting, geopolitical developments should be recognised, classified and prioritised at an early stage. Company-specific challenges and potentials can be identified at an early stage - for example by developing scenarios, analysing vulnerabilities and market developments as well as the structured assessment of geopolitical risks as part of regulatory requirements and reporting obligations.

      Risk reduction

      Strengthening organisational and operational resilience

      Once geopolitical risks have been recognised, they must be reduced in a targeted manner. Economic and technological resilience is created by implementing critical measures along the value chain, among other things. This includes clear responsibilities in geo-risk management, robust emergency and crisis plans and the integration of geopolitical risks into governance and management processes.

      Activation of opportunities

      Tapping new potential

      Geopolitical developments not only bring risks, but can also bring previously untapped opportunities to the fore: new markets and customers, new products and product requirements, new alliances and partnerships.

      Crisis response

      Countering disruptions effectively

      When geopolitical tensions come to a head - for example due to sudden export restrictions, sanctions or regulatory intervention in key technologies - companies should be able to react quickly and effectively. The development and activation of robust emergency and crisis management structures are therefore crucial - from ad hoc monitoring to investigation & intelligence in the event of an emergency. The safety of employees, the protection of company sites and critical infrastructure are also of great importance. The focus is on safeguarding or restoring stability and the ability to make decisions.

      Focus on geopolitics

      International tensions, economic decoupling and political influence are increasingly changing the framework conditions of global markets. Sanctions, export controls, investment audits and security-driven regulation have a direct impact on supply chains, locations and business models. Categorising current developments in the political environment at an early stage is becoming a core strategic task - in order to manage risks, reduce dependencies and open up new scope for action.

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