The Ukraine war

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused the greatest humanitarian crisis in generations. The war is, first and foremost, a threat to lives and livelihoods. As it persists, so will disruption on a range of fronts, including supply chains, energy, and geopolitics. Here’s how leaders can navigate the ongoing uncertainty.

Humanitarian and economic implications

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European consumer pessimism intensifies in the face of rising prices
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War in Ukraine: Twelve disruptions changing the world
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The net-zero transition in the wake of the war in Ukraine: A detour, a derailment, or a different path?
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The rising toll of the war in Ukraine
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War in Ukraine: Lives and livelihoods, lost and disrupted
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Navigating disruption

The war in Ukraine and subsequent sanctions are giving leaders yet more reasons to examine their sourcing capabilities. In response, some supply chains are being reconfigured, part of the longer-term journey to resilience.

The war in Ukraine: A humanitarian tragedy
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The rising risk of a global food crisis
– The war in Ukraine poses a looming threat to the worldwide food supply. Here’s what’s at stake—and what might be done to help.
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Outsprinting the energy crisis
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Navigating inflation: A new playbook for CEOs
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The instability from the Ukraine–Russia conflict starts to create a whiplash effect in the food supply chain. It’s hard to fully project the implications, but this crisis will have clear secondary effects on other breadbaskets.

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When nothing is normal: Managing in extreme uncertainty
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Lessons from the generals: Decisive action amid the chaos of crisis
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Model risk management 2.0 evolves to address continued uncertainty of risk-related events
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