Teneo Insights Podcast

Tune in for an insightful discussion as Elizabeth Economy, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and former Senior Foreign Advisor to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo (2021-2023), and our host Kevin Kajiwara unravel the layers of complexity surrounding the consequential geopolitical relationship between the U.S. and China. This newly released episode dissects China’s domestic and foreign policy priorities; the anticipation leading up to the U.S. presidential election; internal perceptions of Chinese leadership and policymaking; trade tensions; and ramifications for global businesses.

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.

Listen now for the latest on the current state of U.S. politics; how Congress will avert a government shutdown; the state of the electorate; and the biggest challenges and opportunities facing global businesses in today’s volatile environment. In this newly released episode, that comes one year before Americans cast their votes in the 2024 presidential election, former U.S. Speaker of the House and Teneo Vice Chairman Paul Ryan joins Kevin Kajiwara on the Teneo Insights Series.

At the heart of America’s political and social turbulence is a crisis of trust in the key institutions of American life. In this newly released episode, Gerry Baker, Editor at Large of The Wall Street Journal and author of American Breakdown joins our host Kevin Kajiwara to explore the multiple crises afflicting America today and how we can restore confidence and rebuild purpose for a better future.

Listen now to the latest on the situation in Israel and the war that it has prompted; what to anticipate in the days ahead; and the repercussions for businesses and investors across the globe. In this newly released episode, our host Kevin Kajiwara gleans insights from experts Jon Alterman, Teneo Senior Advisor and Director of the Middle East Program at CSIS and Ambassador Dennis Ross, Senior Advisor at Teneo's partner firm WestExec Advisors and former White House National Security Council Senior Director for the Central Region.