Aparna Bharadwaj

Jan 23, 2025 | bcg.com | Aparna Bharadwaj |Marc Gilbert |Johann Harnoss |Nikolaus Lang

Nations increasingly vie for leadership in global trade, foreign direct investment, and AI—but they do not yet compete as openly for the world’s best and brightest talent. We think that’s bound to change, despite growing discontent among voters about immigration and the rise of populism. In the past few years, nations have been pursuing immigration policies designed to attract highly skilled talent not just for economic growth but to build two other foundations of geostrategic advantage.

Jan 8, 2025 | bcg.com | Aparna Bharadwaj |Tim Figures |Marc Gilbert

Less than a decade ago, the contours of international commerce were still being shaped by an ambitious free-trade system aimed at opening new markets for companies and workers. These days, geopolitics and economic security considerations are becoming the defining forces. New research by BCG, which has been tracking these shifts in global trade since 2018, reveals just how sharply geopolitical rivalries, alliances, and aspirations are rewiring the global economy.

Jun 20, 2024 | bcg.com | Nikolaus Lang |Aparna Bharadwaj |Marc Gilbert |Rami Rafih

Recognizing the complexity surrounding unprecedented shifts in global power dynamics, BCG’s Center for Geopolitics cuts through the noise to bring both clarity and action to the intersection of geopolitics and business strategy. The Center for Geopolitics merges advanced geopolitical insights with BCG’s world-class analytical capabilities to not only better understand these dynamics but also anticipate and prepare for the future.

Apr 8, 2024 | bcg.com | Aparna Bharadwaj

See how we help our clients expand their capabilities on multiple existing—and emerging—fronts. • Leaders face an uncertain landscape. The impact of each decision feels impossible to predict, which is why they need strategies that are proactive, resilient, and competitive. No matter their starting point, BCG can help. • We ask three guiding questions: when, where, and how will you manufacture in an era of emerging technologies and economic uncertainty?

Nov 13, 2023 | bcg.com | Aparna Bharadwaj

Growth is not gone. You just need to know where to look for it—where to find resilient consumers who are confident about spending and saving. Although macro concerns dominate the news and the noise, they are not the primary drivers of consumers’ spending or their ability and willingness to save. Rather, “micro” concerns—the more personal, close-to-home sentiments regarding individuals’ jobs, household income, and finances—guide consumers’ optimism or pessimism.