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    Bab el-Mandeb Strait: tension at a global trade route

    The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is one of the world’s most strategic — and most sensitive — maritime passages. Located between the Arabian Peninsula to the northeast (Yemen side) and the Horn of Africa to the southwest (notably Djibouti and Eritrea), it forms a narrow waterway linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and, by extension, to the Indian Ocean. Every incident in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait can impact global markets, disrupt supply chains in key sectors, raise logistics costs, and trigger a chain of geopolitical reactions.

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    Fragmented globalisation: Fracturing and geopolitical restructuring

    With escalating global tensions and weakened international cooperation, businesses must navigate an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape. During our latest Country Risk Symposium, three experts explored how the evolving world order—shaped by potential shifts in U.S. leadership, conflicts, and economic power struggles—could redefine corporate strategies.

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    Advanced economies in transition: rising challenges and global competition

    Demographic ageing, decelerating productivity growth, energy transition, and technological competition: advanced economies are confronted with a range of interconnected challenges. In reaction, industrial policies are resurfacing, intensifying global competition. However, there is a risk that these disjointed efforts may spark a race to outdo each other, creating both winners and losers.

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    Europe must prepare for a new era of globalisation

    The globalisation of world trade is entering a new phase. The process is slow and presents major risks, especially for Europe. Experts in finance, industry and logistics shared their analyses of this major economic transformation during our Country Risk Conference on 4 February.

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    Ensuring the collection of unpaid invoices: a key to financial stability

    Securing the collection of unpaid invoices is crucial for maintaining a company's financial stability. When faced with non-payment, creditors have several options, but if a customer is declared insolvent, the consequences can be severe, potentially resulting in a total loss of the claim. To avoid such situations, it is essential to take precautions against both customer insolvency and one's own business risks. Fortunately, solutions exist.

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    Artificial intelligence: a real industrial turning point?

    As the International Summit on Artificial Intelligence concludes in France, the rapid adoption of generative AI by businesses continues to spark intense debates—and fuel both excitement and speculation. Progress in this field is no longer confined to tech giants and service providers; it is now reshaping companies across industries and influencing global trade. From optimizing processes to transforming products, what opportunities and risks does AI adoption bring to the manufacturing sector and credit management?

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    Understanding Incoterms: a guide to the essential rules of international trade

    Companies engaged in international trade are well acquainted with Incoterms, the rules that define the respective obligations of sellers and buyers in commercial transactions. These standards are essential for harmonizing practices, especially since interpretations of sales or purchase conditions often vary from one country to another. Let’s dive into the details of these universal trade terms.

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