January 20, 2026

The “era of wars” in which we now live has reshaped the global economic order, and corporate strategy in the advanced industrial technologies sector has changed along with it. Post-Cold War assumptions of inevitable globalization no longer apply as renewed authoritarianism, regional conflict, financial fragmentation, and institutional weakening have transformed the operating environment for multinational firms. Companies at the intersection of civilian and military technologies are shifting away from efficiency-driven globalization and toward resilience, political alignment, and integration with national security priorities. Israel’s experience after October 7, 2023 demonstrates that geopolitical instability must be treated as a permanent, core business risk if a company is to enjoy long-term corporate survival and profitability.

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