When Businesses Become Strategic Assets: The Rise of Corporate Geopolitics

BIPSS Research Associate Mohosina Mostofa Mity argues in this commentary that businesses are no longer only economic actors but have become strategic players that increasingly shape global politics, technology, and security. The commentary explains how governments and multinational companies are becoming more closely connected, creating both new opportunities and new risks for states and businesses. It also examines how corporate decisions are reshaping global supply chains and influencing national competitiveness. Finally, the commentary highlights what these changes mean for Bangladesh and why strengthening political stability, security, and investor confidence is essential in the age of corporate geopolitics.