In this podcast, we explore the wild demographic split dividing our planet, where aging superpowers rapidly shrink while developing nations experience massive youth booms. You will discover how global businesses navigate this divided landscape by relocating capital and adopting smart automation just as national borders tighten. Tune in to see how leaders must completely rethink global trade and policy before this demographic divide triggers massive economic turmoil.

Citation: Beugelsdijk, S., Narula, R. (2026). Navigating a demographically bifurcated multipolar world: labor, capital, and the multinational firm. Journal of International Business Policy. https://doi.org/10.1057/s42214-026-00252-y

This episode uncovers the "career shock" felt by experts when war suddenly turns their specialized knowledge into a professional liability. We follow the journey of professionals whose identities were shattered by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, revealing how they pivoted from being "insiders" to finding entirely new roles. It’s a powerful look at individual resilience and the surprising ways people reinvent themselves when the geopolitical ground shifts beneath their feet.

Citation: Outila, V., Piekkari, R., & Reade, C. (2026). Rising from the Ashes of Geopolitical Conflict: New Career Identities of Finnish Experts on Russia. AIB Insights. https://doi.org/10.46697/001c.159468.

This podcast episode explores the "dark side" of international business, revealing how a company’s choice of tax haven can either be seen as a savvy growth strategy or a major reputational disaster. We dive into why stakeholders are much more forgiving of big-name hubs like Ireland but quickly turn suspicious when firms set up shop in tiny, secretive "dot" islands. Finally, we’ll see how a country’s own "bad reputation" for corruption or tax dodging can rub off on the companies operating there, making it harder than ever for global giants to hide their financial footprints.

Citation: Nardella, G., Jones, C., Brammer, S. & Temouri, Y. (2026). In a ‘bad’ place? Location and the relationship between tax haven use and corporate reputation. Journal of International Business Studies. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-026-00855-w