Addressing today and tomorrow’s international challenges increasingly requires innovative and holistic approaches. Business and government leaders must deliver results in a context of geopolitical complexity and uncertainty, characterized by political polarization, intensifying trade rivalries, persistent international crises and conflicts, mounting global climate challenges, and growing citizen distrust in public institutions. At the same time, the rapid emergence of new technologies is reshaping geo-economic and geopolitical dynamics and transforming how organizations operate in the international arena.

Mastering the art of geopolitical analysis and anticipating future international trends and risks is more critical than ever for effective and innovative decision-making and leadership. However, many executives and public leaders lack the time and resources to develop the key competencies required to keep pace with an exponentially changing world.

The IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs and Global Policy Center’s Geopolitics and Global Risks Program is designed to support senior and mid-career professionals from international organizations, public institutions and the corporate sector who are committed to leading through disruption. By combining expertise from both the public and private sectors, the program equips participants to anticipate disruptive risks, strengthen strategic foresight, enhance risk prevention and management, and make sound decisions in increasingly complex environments.

In collaboration with the Financial Times

This program is delivered in collaboration with the Financial Times, one of the world’s leading news organisations, internationally recognized for its authority, integrity, and accuracy. By combining the academic excellence of IE’s faculty and guest speakers with the FT’s real-time, global insights, this partnership brings an added layer of relevance, depth, and immediacy to the learning experience.

Participants will engage in exclusive panel sessions led by FT editors, together with top academics and industry leaders. These sessions bring theory to life through real-world case studies and timely perspectives on today’s geopolitical and economic challenges.

As part of the program, participants receive a 12-month subscription to FT.com, providing full digital access to trusted reporting and global business intelligence to support informed decision-making beyond the classroom.

Additionally, participants gain 12-month membership to FT Future Leaders, an editorially curated platform offering high-level virtual events, thought leadership exchanges, and exclusive networking opportunities with senior executives across sectors. This membership supports the continuous development of strategic thinking, leadership capabilities, and global awareness.

*To deliver the FT led sessions as part of this programme and to enable access to your FT Future Leaders membership and FT.com subscription, your personal data will be transferred to the Financial Times. For more information about how the Financial Times uses your data, please refer to their privacy policy and cookie policy.