Overview

In an era marked by unprecedented geopolitical uncertainty, Mergers, Acquisitions, and Geopolitical Challenges in the Global Market explores the intricate ways global events shape the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&As). From the COVID-19 pandemic to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, this book offers a timely analysis of how these disruptions affect corporate strategies and economic stability and is essential for understanding the interplay between geopolitics and business operations. This comprehensive guide goes beyond traditional M&A considerations, incorporating geopolitical risks, regulatory changes, and technological advancements into the strategic equation. Readers will gain insights into why companies sometimes increase investments in unstable regions, how to capitalize on unique market opportunities amidst turmoil, and the complexities of divestment in high-risk environments. The book also provides actionable advice for firms to navigate these challenges effectively and highlights new research avenues for scholars. This edited collection is an indispensable resource for academic researchers and will also be of interest to corporate executives, M&A professionals, and policymakers. It offers valuable perspectives for those involved in strategic decision-making and provides advanced students with a nuanced understanding of the evolving M&A landscape in a volatile geopolitical context.

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Author:   Mark Thomas ,  Muriel Durand ,  Kathleen Marshall Park ,  Sniazhana Diduc
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.640kg
ISBN:  

9781032939209

ISBN 10:   1032939206
Pages:   252
Publication Date:   03 September 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. Mergers, Acquisitions and Geopolitical Challenges in the Global Market: an overview 2. Geopolitical dynamism and acquisitions: Managing M&As in times of worsened security situations 3. Navigating the Geopolitical Chessboard: The Integral Role of Global Power Shifts in Mergers and Acquisitions 4. The Impact of Political Affinity on Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions: Mechanisms and Implications for Decision-Makers 5. State interference in M&As: a public perspective 6. The Race for Technological Supremacy through Mergers and Acquisitions 7. Language as an Instrument of Leadership, Power, and Politics in International Mergers and Acquisitions: Cross-Border Trends and Geopolitical Implications 8. How geopolitical challenges affect the speed of mergers and acquisitions 9. Flowers among Thorns? Challenges and Opportunities in the Transitions from Cross-Border Alliances to Mergers and Acquisitions 10. The Classic and the Contemporary: National Identities and International Ambition in the Historic Collapsed Consortium Acquisition of ABN Amro and Its Legacy for European and Global Finance 11. The impact of geopolitical forces on mergers and acquisitions in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries 12. Artificial Intelligence and the Geopolitics of Mergers and Acquisitions: Balancing Predictive Analytics with Human Expertise in Cross-Border Deals 13. Mergers, Acquisitions and Geopolitical Challenges in the Global Market: Future Perspectives

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Mark Thomas is a senior associate and director of research at Hardcastle and Associates. Muriel Durand is an associate professor at EM Normandie Business School and former academic director of the DBA program, France. Kathleen Park is an assistant professor of administrative sciences at Boston University, USA. Sniazhana Diduc is a researcher and university teacher at the University of Vaasa, Finland.

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