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Listen now to the latest on the evolving situation in the Middle East following Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel, including the strategic calculus from both parties; potential paths to de-escalation; the increasing risk profile in the region; and implications for the global security landscape and businesses worldwide. In this special edition episode, our host Kevin Kajiwara gleans insights from Middle East diplomat and policy expert Ambassador Dennis Ross, Senior Advisor at Teneo's partner firm WestExec Advisors and Distinguished Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

Serving for over 37 years in the military, culminating his career with six consecutive commands as a general officer, General David Petraeus holds a war record RUSI calls unrivalled by any other living officer of his rank. In this newly released episode, General Petraeus, who also served as Director of the CIA during the first Obama Administration, joins our host Kevin Kajiwara to delve into the current state of global affairs, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine, the evolution of warfare, China’s geopolitical goals and the key themes of his co-authored book, Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare From 1945 to Ukraine.

An increasing and compounding set of global challenges have underscored the need for business leaders to meticulously adapt to the evolving geopolitical and economic environment. In this newly aired episode, Brian Moynihan, Chair of the Board and CEO of Bank of America, joins our host Kevin Kajiwara to delve into the anticipated trends and risks within the banking industry and broader business environment for 2024; how the shifting world order affects global businesses and his lessons in leadership during periods of uncertainty and volatility.

A succession of global challenges has emphasized the necessity of thoughtful consideration regarding how businesses adjust to the evolving geopolitical and economic landscape. In this newly aired episode, Rana Foroohar, global business columnist and associate editor at the Financial Times and global economic analyst at CNN, joins our host Kevin Kajiwara to explore the turbulent geopolitical landscape, how it impacts global businesses, the current macroeconomic outlook and the vulnerabilities of globalization which have paved the way for the emergence of economic localization.

The events of 2023 suggest that the global system has entered an intense period of structural transition that will reorder geopolitics and reshape the international business environment in fundamental ways. In this newly released episode, Teneo’s global team of geopolitical risk experts join our host Kevin Kajiwara for an important discussion on critical issues to watch in key regions around the world in 2024.

Despite higher interest rates, geopolitical strife and market volatility, global CEOs and investors see opportunity in the year ahead. In this special edition of Teneo Insights, Teneo CEO Paul Keary and Chairwoman Ursula Burns join our host Kevin Kajiwara to discuss the results of Teneo’s recent survey of global CEOs and institutional investors – Vision 2024: Where is the World Going in 2024 and Beyond? – representing more than $3.4 trillion USD of company and portfolio value.



Vision 2024 offers unique perspectives on key issues facing corporate leaders in 2024 and beyond and includes findings on the macroeconomic outlook, deglobalization, innovation, disruption, ESG and leadership.