I am not an apologist for Donald Trump. Much of what he’s doing—and how he’s doing it—is reprehensible and damaging, not just for the U.S.

I’ve just returned from a week on the East Coast—New York, Miami, and Washington, D.C. Here are my first impressions.

Xenia Wickett - Wickett Advisory Welcome to January 2025 Insights. I hope the year has started well for you. A couple of weeks ago, I...

In my work, I often talk about the importance of distinguishing signal from noise. Trump is a master at creating a noisy environment

Despite growing geopolitical tensions, 2025 is poised to be a favourable year for the ‘haves,’ particularly in the United States.

An independent perspective on the 2024 US election prediction 30 days before the polls. What you need to know.

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When moderating I strive to identify the thread in my speaker’s dialogue which, when pulled, will move the conversation forward in the...

2024 is a perfect storm which could redefine the global geopolitical landscape – for good or bad.

The most consequential geopolitical driver today concerns the US-China relationship. Where does Europe sit in this and what are the...

Here are 7 key insights I’ve learned from 25 years as a senior geopolitical advisor that are great guides to frame leadership...

Last week, I discussed the fundamental trends (as opposed to events) that would require businesses and individuals to plan for over the...

The pace of change – among and between societies and states, and technologically – continues to accelerate. Globally, multinationals will...

In the US midterms, it is the state-level elections that matter most. Who wins key positions, such as state governors and attorneys...

At one moment, he and his company are applauded for getting involved in a policy dilemma. The next, he is condemned. This is a situation...

President Putin has failed on many levels – organisational, strategic and geopolitical, to name just three. If I were his executive...