
McKinsey on Risk & Resilience: Risk as advantage: Turning disruption into resilience and growth, Number 22, July 2026
Organizations today operate in an environment defined by persistent uncertainty. Geopolitical fragmentation, technological disruption, cyberthreats, and shifting economic conditions are creating risks that are increasingly interconnected and difficult to predict. This issue of McKinsey on Risk & Resilience explores how companies that are likely to succeed are not just managing these challenges better—they are building resilience as a way to compete better, and focusing on building the skills needed to adapt, respond, and create value during disruption.
Articles in this issue
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How companies can strengthen their geopolitical risk readiness
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Survey results reveal a widening gap between leaders’ assessment of their risk exposure and responsiveness. Five actions can help leaders prepare for a range of outcomes—not just the worst case.
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From risk to resilience: New approaches to navigating disruption in Asia
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Facing disruption on multiple fronts, organizations in Asia are drawing on lessons from past crises to boost their resilience.
Interview
The board’s role in managing emerging AI risks
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Leading cybersecurity executives and board directors discuss the challenges and opportunities of AI.
Article - McKinsey Quarterly
Quantum is almost here: Are you and your systems ready?
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The biggest cyberthreat in history is already a reality. Here’s an effective approach for securing data and intellectual property, future-proofing digital infrastructures, and mitigating risk.
Interview
HackerOne CEO Kara Sprague on how AI is reshaping cybersecurity
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HackerOne CEO Kara Sprague discusses how AI is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and why security teams must shift from finding vulnerabilities to reducing exposure.
Article - McKinsey Quarterly
Five steps to turning geopolitical volatility into an advantage
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As geopolitics redraws trade flows and strategic priorities, CEOs who anticipate the shifts—and reallocate capital accordingly—can create durable new growth pathways.
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Preparing for Ukraine’s reconstruction by reducing risk for private funding
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The war-torn country will need investments of historic proportions to return to economic health. Early action by Ukrainian and international stakeholders will help reduce risk for private investors.






