Operating in the Fog of Conflict - How organisations can stay resilient in a world of constant disruption
By Stanley Epstein - Introduction Conflict is no longer something happening “somewhere else". It has become a constant feature of today’s global environment. Recent tensions involving Iran are a good example of how quickly things can change. A region that felt stable a few months ago can suddenly become a source of global concern. The data backs this assertion up. There are multiple active conflicts and even more areas of rising tension around the world. Many of them are getting worse, not better. The takeaway is simple: geopolitical disruption is not occasional anymore. It is part of the system organisations operate in. The Ripple Effects Go Everywhere Conflicts don’t stay contained within borders. Their effects spread quickly. Even organisations with no direct presence in a conflict zone can feel the impact. Energy prices can spike. Supply chains can break. Sanctions can disrupt payments. Cyber threats can increase. This happens because everything is connected. Global supply c...