This white paper argues that geopolitics has become a permanent business condition rather than an occasional external shock. Based on more than 55 executive interviews, it shows that many firms now recognize the importance of geopolitical risk, but few have fully institutionalized it in day-to-day decisions. The paper’s main contribution is a practical framework for building “geopolitical muscle” through five building blocks: a clear mandate from the CEO and board, stronger radar and sonar for intelligence gathering, an operating model suited to the firm, teams with business and geopolitical expertise, and integration of geopolitical insights into capital allocation, sourcing, logistics, communications, and strategy. The message is that companies that translate geopolitical developments in

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