Everything flows, nothing remains still - Heraclitus (c. 535–475 BCE), ancient Greek Philosopher
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The world in which we live and work is increasingly complex. The rules for strategy, leadership, and building wealth are being rewritten by hidden systems, shifting power, and accelerating change.
The key to success isn’t just more information, it’s insight and pattern recognition.
I help you unscramble these forces and build a durable advantage. Each week, I connect the dots across politics, economics, and business to give you insight, clarity, and foresight for what’s next for work, wealth, and society.
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Examples of Articles & Podcasts
The Horizon: Trade Friction. This is an edition of the weekly Horizon newsletter, which scans the week’s defining political, economic, and business signals to uncover the forces reshaping international systems, equipping you with foresight for what’s coming next. This edition covered the vibe down in Davos and the EU’s competitive challenge.
Why the Strong Stop Playing by the Rules. Many of us may feel that things just don’t run as they used to. This podcast discusses how the rules that once bound everyone together start to feel optional to a few, including those strong states that created them.
Rising Tides, Disruptive Undertows. This is an article about the interplay of trade and war and how it shapes global power.
The Rise of Geoeconomics: When Markets Become Weapons. When we think of economics, we often think of growth. However, in today’s world, economics is increasingly about power. This podcast is about how geoeconomics is reshaping the rules of international business.
The Brutal Realities of Power Politics. In this article, I discussed how we have reached a decisive point for Ukraine's future and the balance of power in Europe.
Trump’s Return Set to Disrupt International Relations as He Invokes McKinley. In this article, I examined what some of the signals point to ahead of Trump’s return to the White House.
Strategic clarity for navigating today’s systems, power, and change.
About Kevin
I’m a political economist trained in international relations, focusing on how systems, power, and change shape strategy, leadership, and long-term wealth creation.
I approach things from a politics-first perspective, grounded in international relations, political economy, history, and systems thinking. I’m most interested in the bigger picture: why things are the way they are, how and why they change, who benefits, how choices shape outcomes, where we are going, and how we can profit from this knowledge. That means I focus on the causes of things, relationships, patterns, flows, decision-making, what works, and what’s most likely.
That’s pretty much my background. I completed my undergraduate and postgraduate training in International Relations at the University of London (LSE and Queen Mary), with a strong focus on geopolitics, economics, and international political economy. My business experience and professional training are in the financial industry. I’ve seen firsthand how political shifts, economic shocks, and market forces reshape business priorities, career paths, and financial outcomes. I’ve helped businesses transform, and their clients build and protect long-term wealth. I am also trained in journalism. In my analysis, I use the latest research tools and methods and also draw on insights and ideas from specialists on the ground driving change within business organisations, and connect these to external developments and wider systemic change. Get in touch
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