Boardroom Statecraft
Welcome to Boardroom Statecraft—the podcast that helps business leaders understand and respond to the strategic realities of geopolitics.
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- Sep 28, 2026
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Ep. 60 - U.S. - China the Thucydides Trap, and the Taiwan Flashpoint (opens the original)
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This episode explores the evolving dynamics of US-China relations, the concept of Thucydides Trap, and the potential flashpoints for conflict such as Taiwan. We analyze historical analogies, strategic differences, and the future of global power competition. Key topics Thucydides Trap and its relevance to US-China relations Historical analogies of great power conflicts China's strategy for avoiding conflict and seeking primacy The significance of Taiwan in US-China tensions The impact of demograp
Ep. 59 - Strategic Analysis and the New World Order (opens the original)
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In this episode, Ross Hill and Dr. Treston Wheat analyze the upcoming US-China summit, exploring the shifting landscape of global power, legitimacy in international order, and the strategic moves of middle powers amid rising multipolarity. The topic of this week's episode is covered in more depth in our Strategic Memo from 17 September 2026 - read it for free here https://insightforward.substack.com/p/strategic-memo-06e?r=5lx1dg
Ep 58. - The future of the left and right (opens the original)
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In this episode, Ross Hill and Dr. Treston Wheat explore the future of conservative and populist ideologies across Europe and America, analyzing recent elections, political shifts, and the impact of populist storytelling on policy and public perception.
Ep 57. - U.S. Debt and Trade Wars (opens the original)
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In this episode, Ross Hill and Dr. Treston Wheat analyze the current state of the United States' geopolitical and economic landscape, focusing on debt, trade wars, and long-term risks for businesses. They explore how US policies and global shifts impact international relations and business strategies.
Ep. 56 - FICINT and AI Threat Scenarios (opens the original)
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In this episode, Ross Hill and Dr. Treston Wheat explore the evolving role of AI as a threat actor, the importance of storytelling in scenario planning, and the need for adaptive governance in AI development. They discuss how fictional intelligence (FICINT) can help us understand and prepare for potential AI-driven security threats.Read the related FICINT report here https://insightforward.substack.com/p/strategic-memo-15b?r=5lx1dg&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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