Global Strategy Outlook 2025: Navigating Risks and Harnessing Opportunities
Global Strategy Outlook 2025 provides a framework for navigating these complexities, offering insights from global leaders in finance, governance, and technology.
The world is at a turning point. Geopolitical tensions, economic shifts, technological disruptions, and climate volatility are reshaping global stability. Inflation, supply chain vulnerabilities, and ongoing conflicts in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific add to economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, 2024 recorded record-high global temperatures, with over $350 billion in climate-related economic losses.
At the same time, technology is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace. AI is projected to contribute $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030 but presents challenges related to job displacement, governance, and cybersecurity. Blockchain, digital currencies, and decentralized finance (DeFi) are disrupting financial systems, sparking regulatory debates. These shifts demand strategic foresight and governance.
Global Strategy Outlook 2025 provides a framework for navigating these complexities, offering insights from global leaders in finance, governance, and technology.
Key Themes and Priorities
- Geopolitical Risks and Economic Stability
Global defense spending will exceed $2.2 trillion in 2025, straining national budgets.
The shift toward reshoring and nearshoring is reshaping global trade.
- Technological Disruptions
AI will automate 85 million jobs while creating 97 million, requiring urgent reskilling.
Over 130 countries are exploring Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).
- Climate and Sustainability
Renewable energy investments exceeded $1.7 trillion in 2024.
Carbon pricing policies are reshaping industries.
- Global Health Security
Pandemic-related economic losses have surpassed $12.5 trillion.
AI-driven drug discovery is transforming healthcare.
Conclusion
This report is a strategic toolkit for decision-makers. By fostering resilience, innovation, and cooperation, today’s challenges can become tomorrow’s opportunities.
