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📍 The #B5plus1 Forum wrapped up in Bishkek after two days of public-private dialogue.
More than 300 leaders from the U.S. and Central Asia advanced business-led solutions on critical minerals, trade & investment, e-commerce & IT, transport & logistics, tourism, and finance.
More than 300 leaders from the U.S. and Central Asia advanced business-led solutions on critical minerals, trade & investment, e-commerce & IT, transport & logistics, tourism, and finance.
February 6, 2026 at 2:25 PM
📍 The #B5plus1 Forum wrapped up in Bishkek after two days of public-private dialogue.
More than 300 leaders from the U.S. and Central Asia advanced business-led solutions on critical minerals, trade & investment, e-commerce & IT, transport & logistics, tourism, and finance.
More than 300 leaders from the U.S. and Central Asia advanced business-led solutions on critical minerals, trade & investment, e-commerce & IT, transport & logistics, tourism, and finance.
📍 Day Two of the B5+1 Forum in Bishkek concluded with shared priorities to strengthen regional economic integration and attract investment.
Sessions focused on trade & investment, e-commerce & IT, and transport & logistics.
Learn more here: ➡️bit.ly/4cdjoVT
Sessions focused on trade & investment, e-commerce & IT, and transport & logistics.
Learn more here: ➡️bit.ly/4cdjoVT
February 5, 2026 at 6:15 PM
📍 Day Two of the B5+1 Forum in Bishkek concluded with shared priorities to strengthen regional economic integration and attract investment.
Sessions focused on trade & investment, e-commerce & IT, and transport & logistics.
Learn more here: ➡️bit.ly/4cdjoVT
Sessions focused on trade & investment, e-commerce & IT, and transport & logistics.
Learn more here: ➡️bit.ly/4cdjoVT
#TBT to CIPE’s origins, when President Reagan announced a bipartisan initiative to support global freedom. As an institute of @NEDemocracy, CIPE’s mission to safeguard economic freedoms endures. Happy birthday, Pres. Reagan! 🎂
Reagan's Speech:➡️bit.ly/4jzjaJI
#Business #EconomicFreedom
Reagan's Speech:➡️bit.ly/4jzjaJI
#Business #EconomicFreedom
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February 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
#TBT to CIPE’s origins, when President Reagan announced a bipartisan initiative to support global freedom. As an institute of @NEDemocracy, CIPE’s mission to safeguard economic freedoms endures. Happy birthday, Pres. Reagan! 🎂
Reagan's Speech:➡️bit.ly/4jzjaJI
#Business #EconomicFreedom
Reagan's Speech:➡️bit.ly/4jzjaJI
#Business #EconomicFreedom
📍 Day One of the B5+1 Forum in Bishkek.
Business leaders, policymakers, and experts from the U.S. and Central Asia are advancing public-private dialogue on critical minerals and key sectors including transport & logistics, tourism, and finance.
Learn more here: ➡️bit.ly/4kfszaB
#B5plus1 #C5plus1
Business leaders, policymakers, and experts from the U.S. and Central Asia are advancing public-private dialogue on critical minerals and key sectors including transport & logistics, tourism, and finance.
Learn more here: ➡️bit.ly/4kfszaB
#B5plus1 #C5plus1
February 5, 2026 at 1:24 PM
📍 Day One of the B5+1 Forum in Bishkek.
Business leaders, policymakers, and experts from the U.S. and Central Asia are advancing public-private dialogue on critical minerals and key sectors including transport & logistics, tourism, and finance.
Learn more here: ➡️bit.ly/4kfszaB
#B5plus1 #C5plus1
Business leaders, policymakers, and experts from the U.S. and Central Asia are advancing public-private dialogue on critical minerals and key sectors including transport & logistics, tourism, and finance.
Learn more here: ➡️bit.ly/4kfszaB
#B5plus1 #C5plus1
⏳ The countdown begins! The B5+1 Forum is starting shortly.
Business leaders, policymakers, & experts from the U.S. & Central Asia are coming together to advance private sector–driven solutions that strengthen regional economic integration & promote economic growth.
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Business leaders, policymakers, & experts from the U.S. & Central Asia are coming together to advance private sector–driven solutions that strengthen regional economic integration & promote economic growth.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:45 AM
⏳ The countdown begins! The B5+1 Forum is starting shortly.
Business leaders, policymakers, & experts from the U.S. & Central Asia are coming together to advance private sector–driven solutions that strengthen regional economic integration & promote economic growth.
▶️ Watch live:
Business leaders, policymakers, & experts from the U.S. & Central Asia are coming together to advance private sector–driven solutions that strengthen regional economic integration & promote economic growth.
▶️ Watch live:
📣 The #B5plus1 Forum heads to Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, on February 4–5, bringing together U.S. and Central Asian business leaders and policymakers to advance private sector–driven solutions for regional economic integration and growth.
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▶️ Watch online:
B5+1 Forum Bishkek 2026 - YouTube
The B5+1 Forum brings together senior business leaders and policymakers from the United States and Central Asia to advance private-sector-driven solutions th...
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February 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📣 The #B5plus1 Forum heads to Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, on February 4–5, bringing together U.S. and Central Asian business leaders and policymakers to advance private sector–driven solutions for regional economic integration and growth.
▶️ Watch online:
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The #B5plus1 Forum heads to Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, on February 4–5, bringing together U.S. and Central Asian business leaders and policymakers to advance private sector–driven solutions for regional economic integration and growth.
▶️ Watch online: bit.ly/4c49upw
▶️ Watch online: bit.ly/4c49upw
B5+1 Forum Bishkek 2026
The B5+1 Forum brings together senior business leaders and policymakers from the United States and Central Asia to advance private-sector-driven solutions that strengthen regional economic integration...
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February 3, 2026 at 2:50 PM
The #B5plus1 Forum heads to Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, on February 4–5, bringing together U.S. and Central Asian business leaders and policymakers to advance private sector–driven solutions for regional economic integration and growth.
▶️ Watch online: bit.ly/4c49upw
▶️ Watch online: bit.ly/4c49upw
💥Egypt’s Digital Transformation!
In 2015, only 10% of Egyptians had bank accounts. Today, 53% of SMEs use digital payments—a market opening for U.S. innovation. By working with Egyptian firms and giants like Visa & Mastercard, CIPE moved the "cashless agenda" to the forefront of Egypt's strategy.
In 2015, only 10% of Egyptians had bank accounts. Today, 53% of SMEs use digital payments—a market opening for U.S. innovation. By working with Egyptian firms and giants like Visa & Mastercard, CIPE moved the "cashless agenda" to the forefront of Egypt's strategy.
February 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
💥Egypt’s Digital Transformation!
In 2015, only 10% of Egyptians had bank accounts. Today, 53% of SMEs use digital payments—a market opening for U.S. innovation. By working with Egyptian firms and giants like Visa & Mastercard, CIPE moved the "cashless agenda" to the forefront of Egypt's strategy.
In 2015, only 10% of Egyptians had bank accounts. Today, 53% of SMEs use digital payments—a market opening for U.S. innovation. By working with Egyptian firms and giants like Visa & Mastercard, CIPE moved the "cashless agenda" to the forefront of Egypt's strategy.
With the Observatory for Private Investment tool created with NED funding, CIPE is helping U.S. companies like Cargill, PepsiCo, & Starbucks navigate complex markets in Colombia.
We’re taking the guesswork out of global markets so U.S. business can invest on a level playing field.➡️
We’re taking the guesswork out of global markets so U.S. business can invest on a level playing field.➡️
CIPE's Role in Supporting the Colombian Peace Process - Center for International Private Enterprise
Esta publicación está disponible en español. In May, CIPE’s Colombia team has been reflecting back on the accomplishments of five years of successful implementation of the Observatory for Private Investment. CIPE...
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January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
With the Observatory for Private Investment tool created with NED funding, CIPE is helping U.S. companies like Cargill, PepsiCo, & Starbucks navigate complex markets in Colombia.
We’re taking the guesswork out of global markets so U.S. business can invest on a level playing field.➡️
We’re taking the guesswork out of global markets so U.S. business can invest on a level playing field.➡️
CIPE means business for U.S. companies. 🚢
In Guatemala, we helped implement electronic maritime documentation. The result? ✅ Port capacity up 21% ✅ Processing time down 87% ✅ $500k saved annually for firms like Walmart & Chiquita.
Better trade efficiency = lower costs for American consumers. 📈
In Guatemala, we helped implement electronic maritime documentation. The result? ✅ Port capacity up 21% ✅ Processing time down 87% ✅ $500k saved annually for firms like Walmart & Chiquita.
Better trade efficiency = lower costs for American consumers. 📈
January 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
CIPE means business for U.S. companies. 🚢
In Guatemala, we helped implement electronic maritime documentation. The result? ✅ Port capacity up 21% ✅ Processing time down 87% ✅ $500k saved annually for firms like Walmart & Chiquita.
Better trade efficiency = lower costs for American consumers. 📈
In Guatemala, we helped implement electronic maritime documentation. The result? ✅ Port capacity up 21% ✅ Processing time down 87% ✅ $500k saved annually for firms like Walmart & Chiquita.
Better trade efficiency = lower costs for American consumers. 📈
CIPE is honored to be recognized by the Addis Ababa Chamber for our work in #Ethiopia! 🇪🇹
By amplifying private sector voices and improving governance, we are advancing U.S. interests in Africa—supporting resilient economies and trusted institutions.🌍cipe.org
#PublicPrivateDialogue #Africa
By amplifying private sector voices and improving governance, we are advancing U.S. interests in Africa—supporting resilient economies and trusted institutions.🌍cipe.org
#PublicPrivateDialogue #Africa
January 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM
CIPE is honored to be recognized by the Addis Ababa Chamber for our work in #Ethiopia! 🇪🇹
By amplifying private sector voices and improving governance, we are advancing U.S. interests in Africa—supporting resilient economies and trusted institutions.🌍cipe.org
#PublicPrivateDialogue #Africa
By amplifying private sector voices and improving governance, we are advancing U.S. interests in Africa—supporting resilient economies and trusted institutions.🌍cipe.org
#PublicPrivateDialogue #Africa
Global economic security needs the voice of SMEs. 🌍💼
CIPE is proud to advance our Business, Peace & Security (BPS) initiative. Today, CIPE signed an MOU with the U. of Cincinnati's International Peace & Security Initiative to research how SMEs drive democratic recovery in conflict zones.
CIPE is proud to advance our Business, Peace & Security (BPS) initiative. Today, CIPE signed an MOU with the U. of Cincinnati's International Peace & Security Initiative to research how SMEs drive democratic recovery in conflict zones.
January 15, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Global economic security needs the voice of SMEs. 🌍💼
CIPE is proud to advance our Business, Peace & Security (BPS) initiative. Today, CIPE signed an MOU with the U. of Cincinnati's International Peace & Security Initiative to research how SMEs drive democratic recovery in conflict zones.
CIPE is proud to advance our Business, Peace & Security (BPS) initiative. Today, CIPE signed an MOU with the U. of Cincinnati's International Peace & Security Initiative to research how SMEs drive democratic recovery in conflict zones.
The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (#DEFA) is imminent—the first region-wide binding digital governance pact. 🌏🖥️
Our new white paper explores how the #Philippines can lead, focusing on: ✅ MSME support ✅ Responsible AI ✅ Data protection ✅ Closing the skills gap
Roadmap:
Our new white paper explores how the #Philippines can lead, focusing on: ✅ MSME support ✅ Responsible AI ✅ Data protection ✅ Closing the skills gap
Roadmap:
Anticipating the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) - Center for International Private Enterprise
The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) is set to become the world’s first region-wide and binding agreement dedicated to digital economy governance. This landmark initiative seeks to position ASEAN as a global leader in the digital economy by promoting deeper digital integration, cooperation, and inclusive economic growth across the region. As a member state...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (#DEFA) is imminent—the first region-wide binding digital governance pact. 🌏🖥️
Our new white paper explores how the #Philippines can lead, focusing on: ✅ MSME support ✅ Responsible AI ✅ Data protection ✅ Closing the skills gap
Roadmap:
Our new white paper explores how the #Philippines can lead, focusing on: ✅ MSME support ✅ Responsible AI ✅ Data protection ✅ Closing the skills gap
Roadmap:
How do businesses mitigate rising geopolitical risks? 🌏
Join CIPE & AmChams from #Finland, #Taiwan, & #Japan in Taipei on Jan 13 for a deep dive into economic security and the "whole-of-society" resilience model.
📍 Regent Hotel, Taipei 🕘 10:00 – 11:30
RSVP ➡️ bit.ly/4pn5Eec
Join CIPE & AmChams from #Finland, #Taiwan, & #Japan in Taipei on Jan 13 for a deep dive into economic security and the "whole-of-society" resilience model.
📍 Regent Hotel, Taipei 🕘 10:00 – 11:30
RSVP ➡️ bit.ly/4pn5Eec
January 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
How do businesses mitigate rising geopolitical risks? 🌏
Join CIPE & AmChams from #Finland, #Taiwan, & #Japan in Taipei on Jan 13 for a deep dive into economic security and the "whole-of-society" resilience model.
📍 Regent Hotel, Taipei 🕘 10:00 – 11:30
RSVP ➡️ bit.ly/4pn5Eec
Join CIPE & AmChams from #Finland, #Taiwan, & #Japan in Taipei on Jan 13 for a deep dive into economic security and the "whole-of-society" resilience model.
📍 Regent Hotel, Taipei 🕘 10:00 – 11:30
RSVP ➡️ bit.ly/4pn5Eec
As part of @NEDemocracy, CIPE expands opportunity for US firms and their products to export, grow, and truly prosper. More than ever, CIPE and the NED are part of America's investment in a safer and more profitable global market. ➡️
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January 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
As part of @NEDemocracy, CIPE expands opportunity for US firms and their products to export, grow, and truly prosper. More than ever, CIPE and the NED are part of America's investment in a safer and more profitable global market. ➡️
A more prosperous world is a safer one. CIPE strengthens rule of law & economic opportunity globally, directly combating instability & extremism. We level the economic playing field for American businesses to compete worldwide. We deliver security through free markets: ➡️
The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) Supports the Security and Prosperity of the United States - Center for International Private Enterprise
CIPE makes America safer, stronger, and more prosperous by helping grow and strengthen export markets for U.S. goods. CIPE also diversifies supply chains that currently depend on America’s adversaries, enhancing U.S. national security and expanding opportunities for American businesses and exports to grow and compete fairly.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A more prosperous world is a safer one. CIPE strengthens rule of law & economic opportunity globally, directly combating instability & extremism. We level the economic playing field for American businesses to compete worldwide. We deliver security through free markets: ➡️
We must act now: Hidden authoritarian capital is rewriting the rules of global trade. CIPE strongly urges Congress to fully fund @NEDemocracy in the FY26 budget. As a NED institute, CIPE combats the harmful economic and expansionist influences of authoritarian regimes globally.
December 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We must act now: Hidden authoritarian capital is rewriting the rules of global trade. CIPE strongly urges Congress to fully fund @NEDemocracy in the FY26 budget. As a NED institute, CIPE combats the harmful economic and expansionist influences of authoritarian regimes globally.
Markets are won on integrity. Our anti-corruption work is market defense for U.S. business:
🔥 Level the Playing Field 💰 Reduce Risk & Costs 🔓 Unlock stable global markets
Invest in governance & competitiveness. Learn about us:➡️ www.cipe.org/who-we-...
#AntiCorruption #GlobalMarkets #USBusiness
🔥 Level the Playing Field 💰 Reduce Risk & Costs 🔓 Unlock stable global markets
Invest in governance & competitiveness. Learn about us:➡️ www.cipe.org/who-we-...
#AntiCorruption #GlobalMarkets #USBusiness
December 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Markets are won on integrity. Our anti-corruption work is market defense for U.S. business:
🔥 Level the Playing Field 💰 Reduce Risk & Costs 🔓 Unlock stable global markets
Invest in governance & competitiveness. Learn about us:➡️ www.cipe.org/who-we-...
#AntiCorruption #GlobalMarkets #USBusiness
🔥 Level the Playing Field 💰 Reduce Risk & Costs 🔓 Unlock stable global markets
Invest in governance & competitiveness. Learn about us:➡️ www.cipe.org/who-we-...
#AntiCorruption #GlobalMarkets #USBusiness
CEE's independent media faces a critical capital crisis, threatening democratic stability and U.S. strategic interests. Our report proposes a blended finance solution: Invest in media tech, not just traditional news. Time to secure information integrity.
➡️ bit.ly/4pEkz4v
#CEEMedia
➡️ bit.ly/4pEkz4v
#CEEMedia
Investing in Independence: Financing Media Freedom in Central and Eastern Europe - Center for International Private Enterprise
Can a new blended finance vehicle attract more capital into the media sector in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)? This report, commissioned by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA), aims to find out.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
CEE's independent media faces a critical capital crisis, threatening democratic stability and U.S. strategic interests. Our report proposes a blended finance solution: Invest in media tech, not just traditional news. Time to secure information integrity.
➡️ bit.ly/4pEkz4v
#CEEMedia
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#CEEMedia
It's #GEW2025! Theme: "Together We Build."
For CIPE, the mission is daily: Championing business advocacy to remove barriers that fuel global com-petitiveness, stabilize supply chains, and increase market size.
Ethiopian entrepreneur Tsega staged a remarkable comeback: ➡️
For CIPE, the mission is daily: Championing business advocacy to remove barriers that fuel global com-petitiveness, stabilize supply chains, and increase market size.
Ethiopian entrepreneur Tsega staged a remarkable comeback: ➡️
From Ruin to Relaunch: Beles Juice Fuels an Entrepreneur's Economic Resilience - Center for International Private Enterprise
The Path to Free Enterprise Tsega’s entrepreneurship began modestly, with a local juice cafe run for over a decade. She noticed that Beles, the local name for prickly pear, was underutilized despite growing abundantly in the highlands of northern Ethiopia. Rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants the fruit was only traditionally consumed fresh or...
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November 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
It's #GEW2025! Theme: "Together We Build."
For CIPE, the mission is daily: Championing business advocacy to remove barriers that fuel global com-petitiveness, stabilize supply chains, and increase market size.
Ethiopian entrepreneur Tsega staged a remarkable comeback: ➡️
For CIPE, the mission is daily: Championing business advocacy to remove barriers that fuel global com-petitiveness, stabilize supply chains, and increase market size.
Ethiopian entrepreneur Tsega staged a remarkable comeback: ➡️
🎥 What is the most significant barrier to the private sector's role in democracy? In partnership with Lisa Gable and #Cartier’s #RedBoxMe initiative, CIPE’s Chief of Staff Becky Johnson tackles this question head-on. The private sector is truly the engine of society—driving lasting economic growth.
November 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
🎥 What is the most significant barrier to the private sector's role in democracy? In partnership with Lisa Gable and #Cartier’s #RedBoxMe initiative, CIPE’s Chief of Staff Becky Johnson tackles this question head-on. The private sector is truly the engine of society—driving lasting economic growth.
It's #GEW2025! Theme: "Together We Build."
CIPE supports global entrepreneurs daily. Removing barriers fuels competitiveness, stabilizes supply chains, and grows markets. Read Masho's powerful story of resilience in Ethiopia's leather industry: ➡️bit.ly/4nZmKy0 #Entrepreneurship
CIPE supports global entrepreneurs daily. Removing barriers fuels competitiveness, stabilizes supply chains, and grows markets. Read Masho's powerful story of resilience in Ethiopia's leather industry: ➡️bit.ly/4nZmKy0 #Entrepreneurship
Stories from Ethiopia: How CIPE helps build Economic Resilience - Center for International Private Enterprise
Masho Gebremedhin, a successful entrepreneur in Ethiopia's leather industry, faced devastating setbacks due to conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic. Her business was nearly destroyed, but she found a lifeline through the CIPE-supported Women Business Resource Centers (WBRCs).
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November 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It's #GEW2025! Theme: "Together We Build."
CIPE supports global entrepreneurs daily. Removing barriers fuels competitiveness, stabilizes supply chains, and grows markets. Read Masho's powerful story of resilience in Ethiopia's leather industry: ➡️bit.ly/4nZmKy0 #Entrepreneurship
CIPE supports global entrepreneurs daily. Removing barriers fuels competitiveness, stabilizes supply chains, and grows markets. Read Masho's powerful story of resilience in Ethiopia's leather industry: ➡️bit.ly/4nZmKy0 #Entrepreneurship
Strengthening investment security! Thanks to U.K. FCDO support, CIPE brought an Armenian delegation to the CELIS CFIS 2025 Forum in Berlin. They shared reforms for balancing openness with security & learned global best practices. #Armenia #CFIS25 #EconomicSecurity #InvestmentScreening
November 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Strengthening investment security! Thanks to U.K. FCDO support, CIPE brought an Armenian delegation to the CELIS CFIS 2025 Forum in Berlin. They shared reforms for balancing openness with security & learned global best practices. #Armenia #CFIS25 #EconomicSecurity #InvestmentScreening
Massive congrats to CIPE’s Laura Escalante! 🏆 She won a government award for transforming Ecuador’s food safety system.
The new LIMS project: ✅ Achieved ISO/IEC 17025 compliance. ✅ Cut manual tasks by 80%, securing ag trade & supporting predictable U.S. trade interests!!
The new LIMS project: ✅ Achieved ISO/IEC 17025 compliance. ✅ Cut manual tasks by 80%, securing ag trade & supporting predictable U.S. trade interests!!
November 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Massive congrats to CIPE’s Laura Escalante! 🏆 She won a government award for transforming Ecuador’s food safety system.
The new LIMS project: ✅ Achieved ISO/IEC 17025 compliance. ✅ Cut manual tasks by 80%, securing ag trade & supporting predictable U.S. trade interests!!
The new LIMS project: ✅ Achieved ISO/IEC 17025 compliance. ✅ Cut manual tasks by 80%, securing ag trade & supporting predictable U.S. trade interests!!
Japan is leading the new era of #EconomicSecurity. Their corporate best practices for supply chains & tech leakage protect global commerce and uphold U.S. economic security. Essential reading for all global firms:➡️bit.ly/49DZfqI
#Japan #Geopolitics #SupplyChain #CIPE
#Japan #Geopolitics #SupplyChain #CIPE
Corporate Economic Security in Japan - Center for International Private Enterprise
In 1937, Japanese physicist Okochi Masatoshi observed that “future wars will not be wars of militarymight...they will be wars involving the entire nation's scientific knowledge and industrial capacity.”Okochi could well have written that statement today. Spurred by resurgent great power competitionand the increased weaponization of interdependence, policymakers and business leaders around theworld are reassessing the...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Japan is leading the new era of #EconomicSecurity. Their corporate best practices for supply chains & tech leakage protect global commerce and uphold U.S. economic security. Essential reading for all global firms:➡️bit.ly/49DZfqI
#Japan #Geopolitics #SupplyChain #CIPE
#Japan #Geopolitics #SupplyChain #CIPE