Supply chain collapse? Security of supply in a new world

In the Agora Strategy Group geopolitics podcast “The Future of Power”, Dr. Timo Blenk (CEO) invites decision-makers from diplomacy, business, politics and the military to discuss current geopolitical developments on a monthly basis. The core of this project is to provide information about the influences of these developments and to create a sound basis for decision-making.

This month's guest is Barbara Frenkel, Member of the Board of Directors at Viasat and former Member of the Executive Board of Porsche AG! In the 40th episode of our podcast, Dr. Blenk and Ms. Frenkel analyze global supply chains and discuss the key strategies for supply security and the future of the automotive industry in Germany.

You can also find our podcast with subtitles on Youtube.

This month's highlights

• Supply chains as a C-level issue: Stress testing, de-risking and local-for-local

• The bottleneck of Hormuz: Raw materials and long-term effects

• Business location Germany: E-mobility or rather space?

In-house announcements

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Current projects, publications & events of the Agora Strategy team

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• Agora Strategy Report: Agora Strategy Risk Report 2026

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