Geopolitics & Defence Competence Center

How your company can position itself resiliently in an uncertain environment and use its potential

Position your company resiliently in an uncertain environment and use its potential

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Global uncertainties are increasing: Trade conflicts, regulatory pressure, technological dependencies, geopolitical power shifts. KPMG's Geopolitics & Defence Competence Center helps companies to better understand these dynamics and respond to them in a targeted manner.

Through conceptual know-how, sound data analyses and concrete implementation advice, geopolitical analyses can be effectively integrated into strategy processes and risk management. This enables decision-makers to classify political developments at an early stage, think through scenarios and develop options for action.

IdentiIdentifying Opportunities and Risks: Recognizing Geopolitical Risks at an Early Stage

Global tensions and uncertainties are increasingly impacting companies’ core business models. To remain agile and capable of action, geopolitical developments should be identified, assessed, and prioritized at an early stage.
Company-specific challenges and opportunities can be uncovered early on – for example, through scenario planning, vulnerability and market analysis, and the structured evaluation of geopolitical risks as part of regulatory requirements and reporting obligations.
We use quantitative risk models and stress tests to assess critical vulnerabilities. This creates transparency in complex environments and provides a reliable foundation for strategic decision-making.
Risk Reduction: Strengthening Organizational and Operational Resilience

Once geopolitical risks have been identified, they must be mitigated in a targeted manner. Economic and technological resilience is built, among other things, by implementing critical measures along the value chain. These include clear responsibilities in geo-risk management, robust emergency and crisis plans, and the integration of geopolitical risks into governance and management processes.
The goal is to embed geopolitical resilience as an integral part of corporate excellence.
Activating Opportunities: Unlocking New Potential

Geopolitical developments not only pose risks but can also reveal previously untapped opportunities: new markets and customer segments, new products and requirements, new alliances and partnerships.
Sometimes, it is necessary to leverage your company’s existing capabilities and assets differently in a changed reality – and to systematically identify and implement strategic options.
Crisis Response: Effectively Countering Disruptions

When geopolitical tensions escalate – for example, due to sudden export restrictions, sanctions, or regulatory interventions in key technologies – companies must be able to respond swiftly and effectively.
Developing and activating robust emergency and crisis management structures is therefore essential – from ad hoc monitoring to investigation and intelligence in emergency situations.
The safety of employees, the protection of company sites, and the safeguarding of critical infrastructure are also of paramount importance. The focus is on securing and restoring stability and decision-making capabilities.

Focus Geopolitics

International tensions, economic decoupling and political influence are increasingly changing the framework conditions of global markets. Sanctions, export controls, investment audits and security-driven regulation have a direct impact on supply chains, locations and business models. Classifying current developments in the political environment at an early stage is becoming a core strategic task – in order to manage risks, reduce dependencies and open up new scope for action.

Focus Defence

Security and defence are becoming increasingly strategically important for companies. Global crises, new threats and regulatory requirements call for robust security and resilience strategies. Companies should adapt their structures, manage risks and at the same time remain capable of acting – also in exchange with state actors such as the German Armed Forces.

We support the transformation of armed forces – from strategy to implementation along the entire value chain. In doing so, we combine our experience with in-depth industry expertise, technology and innovative approaches.