EY Geostrategic Business Group
EY-Parthenon's geostrategy unit, which advises companies on how political risk affects strategy and publishes an annual outlook of top geopolitical developments.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Unit within an organisation
- Type
- Unit of a company
- Part of
- EY
- Also known as
- EY-Parthenon geostrategy
- Flagship output
- Geostrategic Outlook (latest: 2026 Geostrategic Outlook, 11 December 2025)
- Category
- Geopolitical & political risk
- Tier
- Tier 2: Big Four geostrategy unit; annual Geostrategic Outlook widely distributed
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Coverage
- Global geopolitical developments and business implications
- Public access
- Free
- Latest activity seen
- 11 Dec 2025
- Evidence
- Active in 2025 to 26
How it produces intelligence
Horizon scan of internal/external research plus input from 50+ EY staff; risks scored on probability and impact across 18 sectors.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Leadership
- Oliver Jones, EY Global Leader, Client Insights and Research; EY-Parthenon Geostrategy Leader
- Courtney Rickert McCaffrey, EY-Parthenon Global Geostrategy Insights Leader
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geostrategic Outlook | Top risks list | Annual | 2026 Geostrategic Outlook | 11 Dec 2025 | Read report |
Latest findings
Recent public risk calls by EY Geostrategic Business Group, summarised in our own words. They are its views, not 311's. Follow each source for the original.
Rising state interventionism, subsidies, trade curbs, ownership stakes and local investment rules, is the leading geopolitical development for 2026.
11 Dec 2025 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: 2026 Geostrategic OutlookAI becomes a national-security priority and amplifies cyber conflict ('sovereign AI and cyber conflicts').
11 Dec 2025 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: 2026 Geostrategic OutlookWater scarcity, intensified by chipmaking and data-centre cooling demand, will trigger disputes over water rights.
11 Dec 2025 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: 2026 Geostrategic OutlookA scramble for critical minerals and the USMCA review are expected to reshape trade patterns and North American supply chains.
11 Dec 2025 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: 2026 Geostrategic Outlook
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Questions about EY Geostrategic Business Group
What is EY Geostrategic Business Group?
EY-Parthenon's geostrategy unit, which advises companies on how political risk affects strategy and publishes an annual outlook of top geopolitical developments.
How does EY Geostrategic Business Group produce its intelligence?
Horizon scan of internal/external research plus input from 50+ EY staff; risks scored on probability and impact across 18 sectors.
Where is EY Geostrategic Business Group based?
EY Geostrategic Business Group is based in London, United Kingdom.
What does EY Geostrategic Business Group cover?
Its work covers geopolitics, trade & supply chains, technology & ai, cyber, climate & environment, energy & commodities, financial stability, regulation & policy, with a focus on Global, North America, Europe, East Asia, Middle East & North Africa.
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