Global Scans · Leadership · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Traditional slow, hierarchical leadership models are breaking down to be replaced by more agile systems of decision-making. Consequently, populist leaders are threatening to replace many career politicians while leaders in general are dealing with unprecedented, complex levels and speed of change requiring instant insights and decision-making. Many leaders (middle management) will be lost to automation in the coming years while Millennials will increasingly occupy leadership roles..

• [New] As global buyers seek resilient, diversified supply chains for tea-based ingredients, Asia Pacific is expected to maintain its leadership position in black tea extract production and consumption over the forecast period. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The U.S. will maintain leadership throughout 2026 as new AI models are introduced and extend the advantages of pre-existing ones. BNY
• [New] Common sense federal regulatory frameworks for privacy and AI will empower small businesses, promote economic growth, and protect national security, all while ensuring U.S. leadership on a global scale. U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• [New] Commercial dynamism has revitalized American leadership in space, but it has also revealed structural vulnerabilities. Space War
• [New] Europe seems less a driver of outcomes than a reflection of Western fatigue - economically significant, politically hesitant, and strategically unprepared for a world where American leadership has become both less dependable and more disruptive. ECPS
• [New] Bolstering EU ports will secure Europe's strategic autonomy and critical supply chains, accelerate the clean energy transition and sustain global leadership in waterborne transport - while helping the EU achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Mobility and Transport
• [New] Advanced Economies Faltering with Global IP Leadership at Risk: Eight EU member states experienced score declines due to policies that weaken IP protection and patent enforcement, discouraging investment in critical sectors like life sciences. U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• [New] Continuous innovation in sensor fusion and automated threat response allows BAE Systems to maintain its leadership in safeguarding high value assets. Market Data Forecast
• [New] While geopolitical risks in Guyana and regulatory pressures in Europe persist, ExxonMobil's fortress balance sheet and technological leadership make it a formidable cornerstone for any energy-focused portfolio. Valley City Times-Record
• [New] The leadership change could intensify the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East. Informosio
• Turkey's ideal scenario - a managed degradation of Iran's ambitions and capabilities - might be best served by a Venezuela-style leadership transition. Project Syndicate
• Continued leadership will rely on strengthening global partnerships alongside domestic growth and adapting reforms to meet changing demands for capital, technology, and talent. KPMG
• When access becomes unpredictable or difficult, global talent seeks alternatives, profoundly shifting professional networks, research collaboration, and leadership pipelines away from the United States. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• Israel's campaign against the leadership and capabilities of Hamas and Hezbollah, its efforts to destroy Iran's missile capabilities, and U.S. efforts to degrade Iran's nuclear program through aerial strikes have significantly degraded the threat from Iran. The Heritage Foundation
• Iranian leaders have devolved powers to lower-level officials in response to the combined force's strikes targeting senior officials and central decision-making institutions, likely to ensure continued state functions despite disruptions to central Iranian leadership. Critical Threats
• The Fed will likely continue to hold rates steady until energy prices calm down and the change in leadership occurs. Lake Ridge Bank
• If Iranian leadership believes U.S. leaders are sensitive to statutory timelines or domestic fatigue, they may calculate that prolonging low-level retaliation could create internal political strain. Military.com
• Because in 2026, technology leadership is risk leadership. OculusIT
• Following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran's leadership, Iranian-aligned threat groups launched a broad retaliatory cyber campaign, dubbed The Great Epic, targeting fuel infrastructure in Jordan, ICS systems in Israel, and logistics providers serving U.S. and Israeli military operations. DIESEC - Cyber Security | IT Security Consulting
• Purpose-driven leadership, which sees profit and social responsibility as mutually reinforcing, will be a key factor in creating long-term value for both companies and Thai society. null

Last updated: 22 March 2026