Managing Geopolitical Risks: China, the US, and Beyond

BRG and K&L Gates hosted the roundtable discussion “Managing Geopolitical Risks: China, the US, and Beyond.” 

Brent Carlson and Craig Budner (K&L Gates) moderated the discussion, which featured a fireside chat with Orville Schell (Arthur Ross Director of the Center on US-China Relations at the Asia Society) on global geopolitical risks and opportunities impacting the US and beyond. 

Recent tensions and the increase of global conflicts underscore the increasingly rapid and interconnected nature of global risks. As these challenges grow, businesses worldwide face mounting political and economic pressures to navigate the escalating tensions between the US and China, as well as among other countries. Global businesses must be prepared to address these complex dynamics as part of their strategic planning and risk management. 

Steven Klemencic, Christopher Stangl, and David J. Teece provided insights for global businesses alongside Dr. Kirti Gupta (Haas Institute for Business Innovation, University of California, Berkeley) and K&L Gates’ Guillermo Christensen, Michael Harper, Steven Hill, and Whitney McCollum. Topics included: 

• Geopolitical outlook: a world of expanding conflicts, hot and cold 

• China’s political, economic, and diplomatic outlook  

• The growing risks of China-related business 

• US political dynamics amid an election year and increasing wariness of China 

• National security priorities driving new regulatory and enforcement developments  

• Proactive strategies, solutions, and tactical steps for multinational companies and their leaders, including risk prevention and mitigation when cyber risks and geopolitical conflicts combine