European Business History Association

Annual Congress at Humboldt-University of Berlin, 26.-28. August 2027

»Business History and geopolitical challenges«

The conference theme: Geopolitical tensions have always posed significant challenges for corporations worldwide. This impact extends beyond military conflict and the armament industry to include virtually all branches. Potential consequences are disruptions or redirection of trade flows, shortages of raw materials or labour, expropriation and other political interventions, disconnection between headquarters and foreign subsidiaries, loss of foreign markets, the politization of marketing activities, increased insurance premiums due to elevated risks, cultures of secret business and smuggling, colonial dependence and independence, etc. While business history has addressed related issues in various studies, the specific effects of geopolitical challenges have not been examined systematically. Berlin offers an ideal setting for this discussion, having been at the centre of the Cold War not only politically but also economically. However, the scope of the conference for sure must not be restricted to this historical period.

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