FGS Global helps clients navigate an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape. In a special episode of our Insight to Impact podcast, Joe Palombo speaks with General Laura Richardson about America’s evolving strategy in the Western Hemisphere, rising transnational threats, and leadership lessons from her 38-year military career.
General Laura Richardson calls current U.S. policy an “evolution under constraint” - balancing reduced intervention with the need to counter rivals like China. In the Western Hemisphere, growing Chinese investment in critical infrastructure is increasingly viewed through a security lens, reinforcing that economics and geopolitics are now deeply intertwined.
For companies and investors, strategic choke points such as energy routes, critical minerals, and supply chains are emerging as both risks and opportunities. While scrutiny and regulation are increasing, there are also chances for resilient, Western-aligned investments and nearshoring.
Geopolitics is no longer a tail risk, it’s central to business strategy. Companies must embed it into planning, build resilience, and communicate clearly to navigate uncertainty.
Listen to the full episode to stay ahead of the forces shaping global markets and policy.
