It was interesting to read of Prime Minister Putin’s aspiration of creating a Eurasian economic zone whilst I was drinking a cup of coffee yesterday[1]. Founder members of this new ‘Eurasian Union’ are Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, and membership could … Continue reading
Arguably two books, published over the last twenty years, have made a profound impact on the way that business leaders see the future world. One is Fukuyama’s The End of History and the Last Man[1] arguing that western-based liberal democracy … Continue reading
The news of the decision by the US to impose a duty on Chinese tyre imports (following pressure from US unions)[1] and the threat of response from China, really does raise the issue of protectionism. It also questions the hopes … Continue reading
Those of you who have been following my scenarios will know that I hold that future, not the past or even current events associated with the current financial crisis, will determine the shape of the the future business world. In … Continue reading