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Geopolitics is a boardroom issue
Tariffs imposed by the United States changed the economics of an export business almost overnight, while its sanctions cut companies off from markets they may have operated in for years
5 min read Last Updated : Sep 17 2026 | 12:31 AM IST
For the longest time, geopolitics was seen as something outside the boardroom. Governments and diplomats dealt with it. The risk team might track developments and flag them to management. For most boards, however, it was rarely on the agenda.
