JPMorganChase Center for Geopolitics (CfG), an advice service designed to assist clients in “successfully navigating the increasingly complex global business landscape,” was introduced by the U.S. bank on Wednesday.
“In today’s world, business leaders must navigate rising global competition coupled with unprecedented interconnectedness, disruptive technological forces, persistent economic uncertainty and proliferating geopolitical crises,” said JPMorgan’s Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon.
“[We] are once again at a hinge point in history,” Dimon continued in a message to Bloomberg on Wednesday.
Derek Chollet, a former Chief of Staff to the U.S. Secretary of Defense and a foreign policy expert, will lead the CfG. The unit will utilize the perspectives of business and geopolitical consultants from both inside and outside the company.
These include former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan, former Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Tony Blair, and former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. They will be participating in a bank video series.
As geopolitical dynamics and allegiances change, the JPMorganChase Center for Geopolitics released its first set of studies on Wednesday, including recommendations on the relationships and events businesses should keep an eye on. Among the subjects discussed are “the new Middle East chessboard,” the “end game” between Russia and Ukraine, the period of “global rearmament,” and the destiny of European independence.
Josh Bolten, CEO of Business Roundtable, stated that geopolitics is now a topic that is discussed in every boardroom and c-suite worldwide.
The Center for Geopolitics aims to offer corporate leaders strategic foresight amid rising global uncertainty. With markets and governments increasingly interlinked, understanding the nuances of shifting alliances and power structures is no longer optional—it’s essential for long-term planning.
The inclusion of high-profile advisors such as Ryan, Blair, and Rice brings not just gravitas but also a wealth of firsthand diplomatic and legislative experience. Their insights are expected to add texture and clarity to some of the most pressing questions businesses face today. From the evolving nature of energy security to supply chain risks and trade realignments, the Center’s research intends to bridge the gap between policy and practice.
In a world shaped by conflict, climate shocks, and competitive nationalism, JPMorganChase’s investment in geopolitical expertise reflects the growing recognition that global affairs are tightly woven into the fabric of economic stability and business resilience.
