Technology, Geopolitics, and Business: Professor Andrea Colli’s Insights
During the last Family Business Forum 2025, Professor Andrea Colli of Bocconi University delved into the multifaceted nature of contemporary globalization, emphasizing the intricate interplay between technology, geopolitics, and business. By doing so, he offered valuable perspectives for policymakers, business leaders, and scholars aiming to navigate the complexities of the modern global landscape. Technological Advancements and […]
THE RISE OF SOVEREIGN UNCERTAINTY
Uncertainty is the sovereign that has ruled since the beginning of the year, elevated to power by the U.S. president and further strengthened following the Liberation Day of April 2. This uncertainty severely prejudices any business daring to make forecasts about the future; therefore, it severely prejudices investments. In such a scenario, companies are acting […]
CHINA-EU AUTOMOTIVE TRADE WAR: Retaliation Reshapes Europe’s Automotive Sector
As part of the China-EU automotive trade war, Beijing has frozen investments in European countries supporting tariffs. Automakers like Stellantis are forced to reassess production strategies and navigate the growing uncertainties of an escalating trade conflict. The EU’s Tariff Decision and Industry Reactions In late 2024, the European Union imposed tariffs of up to 45% […]
TRUMP TARIFFS: Economic and Geopolitical Considerations
On April 2nd, Trump launched a full-scale trade war by imposing universal tariffs. They included a 10% base rate, with variations depending on the country and its trade deficit with the United States, reaching in some cases as high as 74%. This prompted immediate retaliatory measures from China and uncertainty among other countries, torn between […]
THE GLOBAL AI SUMMIT ON AFRICA: a continental strategy for artificial intelligence
A Historic Summit for the Continent On April 3rd and 4th, 2025, Kigali hosted the first Global AI Summit on Africa. The event, organized by the Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, has been one of the largest initiatives ever launched in Africa on this front. The […]