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Global Public Affairs & Government Relations Weekly Brief

Leave a Comment / geopolitics, globam public affairs, Government Relations, trade and sanctions / Temp

On October 10, 2026, key developments emerged: the U.S. relaxed Russia sanctions for diesel transactions amid an energy crisis, while it also sanctioned the International Criminal Court. The EU and China reached a preliminary trade agreement, and rising tensions in the Middle East affected shipping corridors. The U.S. expanded immigration controls, with significant implications for companies and universities.

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When Access Becomes Conditional: Global Public Affairs and Government Relations Weekly Report

Leave a Comment / international business diplomacy, Public Affairs; Government Relations; Regulatory Strategy, Weekly Report / Frank Farnel

This week’s report highlights significant developments in public affairs, notably the fallout from failed U.S.–Canada trade negotiations that resulted in new tariffs. It emphasizes the increasing trend of conditional market access influenced by national security and regulatory frameworks, affecting trade, procurement, and foreign investments across multiple regions.

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Public Affairs vs. Lobbying: What Corporate Leaders Need to Know

Leave a Comment / international business diplomacy, management / Frank Farnel

Compare public affairs vs lobbying to learn why both matter. Discover how corporate leaders can build a stronger policy, reputation, and stakeholder strategy

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The Strategic Role of Public Affairs in Shaping Government Policies

Leave a Comment / Influence, international business diplomacy / Frank Farnel

Executive Summary Public affairs has become a core leadership function because government policy now shapes market access, investment conditions, regulatory exposure, reputation, and long-term competitiveness. This article argues that effective public affairs goes far beyond reactive lobbying: it equips organizations to anticipate policy shifts, engage institutions early, frame issues credibly, contribute practical expertise, build coalitions,

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Global Public Affairs & Government Relations Weekly Brief

When Access Becomes Conditional: Global Public Affairs and Government Relations Weekly Report

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