In a world defined by wars, migrations, energy crises, and climate tensions, the forces shaping our future are more complex and more urgent than ever. Geopolitics is no longer just for strategists; it is the key to understanding how nations, economies, and societies navigate the challenges of sustainability.

This book shows how power dynamics between nations, peoples, and territories influence our environmental vulnerabilities, economic choices, and societal debates. Accessible yet rigorous, it is aimed at professors, students, CEOs, policymakers, government officials, NGOs, and anyone shaping the world of tomorrow.

A clear, insightful, and urgent guide, it invites readers to think geopolitically about sustainability because in a fragmented and interconnected world, understanding these forces is no longer optional. It is essential.

Equips readers to anticipate the next financial transformations of the world order Discusses the role of new technologies in financial development Analyses how geopolitics transforms economies, businesses, and societies

Autorentext

Dr. Charles Salvaudon d’Audiffret is a senior executive, geopolitics expert, and academic professor with more than 25 years of international leadership experience. He holds credentials from top French institutions, including Sciences Po Paris, HEC Paris, INSEAD and institutions affiliated with the Council of Europe. Over the course of his career, Charles Salvaudon has served in high-level roles across sectors such as public administration, banking, commodity trading, telecommunications, and consulting. He has been CEO, board chairman, CFO, and strategic advisor to leading global and listed firms. His work in the Big Four consulting sphere (KPMG, Deloitte, PwC) includes advising C-suite executives and boards on transformation, governance, and geopolitical risk. On the international stage, he has acted as an economic advisor for the French Foreign Affairs Ministry in Washington, D.C., and is engaged in board-level functions (ALIPH Foundation in Geneva). Known for his discretion, strategic acumen, and cross-sector fluency, he is recognized for translating geopolitical developments into actionable intelligence for business and government.

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Can we predict the next global crisis? How are AI and Big Data transforming geopolitics?.- Energy security and geoeconomic: A reshuffling of the cards.- Cybersecurity and information warfare: A new era of modern conflict.- Imaginary conversation with de Gaulle and Churchill.- Towards a new Europe. What model do we need today?.- Geopolitics: an essential component for business.- Culture, Religion, and Geopolitical Powers: The invisible weapons of the 21st century.- Social inequality and political instability: The world on the brink of disintegration.- Migration and geopolitics of populations: New frontiers.- National identities and geopolitical conflicts: The war of allegiances.- Civil society and regime change: When people become geopolitical actors.- Sustainable Development, or the Geopolitics of Green.- Geopolitics and Sustainable Finance: The new architecture of power.