In this high-intensity geopolitical panel at EDGE 2026 in Sydney, Dan Rice, Victor Gao, Hagai Segal, and Marco Vicenzino, moderated by Pippa Malmgren, examine the structural shifts redefining global power.

The conversation explores strategic fragmentation, the rise of hard power, the strain on democratic systems, the coupling and decoupling of major powers, the role of free trade, AI governance, and the increasing influence of non-state actors.

The session highlights a world no longer defined by single crises, but by simultaneous and interconnected disruptions requiring corporate diplomacy, strategic clarity, and disciplined leadership.

Key Takeaways:
• The world is entering a phase of strategic fragmentation without systemic collapse.
• Hard power and transactional dynamics are reshaping global alliances.
• Non-state actors, including business leaders, hold growing geopolitical influence.