From tariffs to tech stacks: mapping the new geopolitical business order

Global business does not play by old rules anymore. Tariffs, sanctions, tech bans—what used to be political exceptions are now strategic constants. In the debut episode of Geopolitics and Business, hosts Dr. Thomas Ramge and Björn Conrad lay out the premise of the podcast: decoding how political power and corporate strategy are becoming inseparable.

Written by
Theresa Terzer
Published on
July 14, 2025

Their first guest, Ansgar Baums, brings years of experience at the intersection of technology, policy, and international business. Together, they explore:

  •     How export controls and tech sanctions are redrawing commercial borders
  •     The impact of fragmented tech stacks on global business operations
  •     What companies must understand as geopolitics becomes part of core strategy

This is not a show for abstract theorizing, it is a no-fluff, high-insight conversation at the intersection of strategy and statecraft.

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About the podcast:
Geopolitics & Business is a monthly briefing for decision-makers who need to understand how global power dynamics shape corporate realities. Hosted by seasoned analyst Björn Conrad and author and journalist Thomas Ramge, each episode cuts through the noise with expert-driven insights into how geopolitics (from Washington to Beijing to Brussels) translates into business impact.

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